RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RESPIRATORY CARE - PRN EVENINGS/NIGHTSJob Location: Maryville, IL
Position Type: PRN (8 Hours)
Job Shift: Evenings
DescriptionJob Summary: Provides respiratory care services: safe, skillful, accurate and in an efficient manner, age-appropriate and population specific to patients of all ages under the direction of a physician, guided by department guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols.
Service and Quality Standards:Service:Adheres to customer service standards.Is competent, caring and compassionate.Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect.Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers.People:Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information.Is positive in interactions with others.Is courteous and respectful.Promotes a harassment-free environment.Inspires the trust of others.Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.Quality:Is excellent in patient care and service.Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation.Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback.Is safety conscious and supports safety initiatives.Is involved with improvement efforts.Supports performance improvement.Seeks ways to improve systems and services.Shows commitment to improvement efforts.Meets mandatory educational requirements.Growth:Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision.Is active and involved.Supports hospital initiatives.Champions innovation and supports change.Is a positive role model.Fosters team cooperation.Finance:Is a good steward of hospital resources.Develops/uses efficient work methods.Conserves organizational resources.Job Responsibilities:Assessment/Reassessment/Evaluation: Is knowledgeable and skilled in clinical assessment of the respiratory system and pulmonary health.Implementation: Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner.Patient/Family Education: Is a resource person with knowledge of health education resources.Documentation and Communication: Is thorough, accurate, and timely in completion of respiratory care documentation.Blood Gas Lab and Respiratory Care Diagnostics: Is knowledgeable and proficient in performance of patient diagnostic testing and monitoring.QualificationsEducation Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Certification/Licensure: Current credentials with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC): Certification required, Registry preferred.Current State of Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.Adult/Pediatric CPR certification required (Available upon employment).Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required (Available upon employment).ACLS/PALS certification preferred.Experience Requirements: Minimum of one to two years clinical experience as a student therapist.
Working Conditions: Exposure Category I--Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
Physical Activity: Lift/CarryPush/PullClimbSquat/Bend/KneelSitStandWalk/Move AboutThe most significant duties have been included in this description.
Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.
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