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Registered Respiratory Therapist | RRT | Germantown | FT | NightMethodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Forrest City, AR, US
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Registered Respiratory Therapist | RRT | Germantown | FT | Night

Registered Respiratory Therapist | RRT | Germantown | FT | Night

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Forrest City, AR, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

  • Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity / aerosol therapy in an assigned area on patients.

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  • Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, including but not limited to : invasive pressure monitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases. Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed. Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures.
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  • Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
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  • Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
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  • Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
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  • Participates in departmental / hospital continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Education / Formal Training Requirements

  • Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care
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  • Associate's Degree Respiratory Care
  • Work Experience Requirements

  • No prior work experience
  • Licenses and Certifications Requirements

  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
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  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Academy of Pediatrics
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  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
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  • Reistered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
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  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
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  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - National Board for Respiratory Care
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  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
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  • Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
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  • Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
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  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
  • Supervision Provided by this Position

  • There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may demonstrate various job responsibilities to other Associates or respiratory care students.
  • Physical Demands

  • Invasive and non-invasive patient contact throughout shift.
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  • Possible exposure to patient body fluids.
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  • Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
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  • The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
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  • Must have good balance and coordination.
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  • The physical requirements of this position are : medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and / or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
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  • The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  • Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

    Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

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