Respiratory Therapist PRN

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Using the cognitive skills of application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation the team respiratory therapist is responsible for conducting discipline specific assessment and providing appropriate treatments / services to patients in accordance with established standards of practice and performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES REQUIRED BUT NOT LIMITED TO :

• Under general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Manager, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the SCU
• Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to SCU and General Practive Units patients including both respiratory and cardiac testing.
• Maintains clinical expertise for departmental assignments at various business units throughout MMH as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with patient, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed regarding patient care needs.
• Performs daily QC checks and conducts preventative maintenance on department equipment.
• Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information
• Keep knowledge and skills current via education activities, in-services and other training.
• Perform related duties as needed including assisting others with their work.
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership in performance of duties and be self starter.
• Function well under stressful conditions involving other departments, workload, etc.
• Adapt to changing work assignments and comfortable serving diverse community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Education : Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program. Registration or Certification with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Illinois license for RCP.

EXPERIENCE :

• Prefer 1 year as a Respiratory Therapist.

SHIFT :

• Varied shift.

MMH is an equal opportunity employer