Respiratory Therapist

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WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Summary:
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
* Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
* Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
* Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
* Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
* Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
* Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
* Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
EXPERIENCE
* No experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
* Constant standing and walking.
* Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
* Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
* Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
* Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
* Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
* Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
* Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
* Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
* Occasional driving.
* Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
* Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
* And
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* And
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* And
* Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
* Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
* And
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* And
* Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
* Or
* Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
* Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
* And
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* And
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* And
* Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical Board
* Or
* Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
* Or
* Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
* Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
* And
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
* And
* Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
Respiratory Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
* Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
* Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
* Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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