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Respiratory Therapist Per Diem 2nd or 3rd shift - Chicago, United States - Swedish Covenant Hospital
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Plans, performs and documents procedures associated with the provision of respiratory care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires recognition of the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups treated; i.e., understanding child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and signs of normal aging.
High school graduate or equivalent plus successful completion of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program
Minimum of six months previous experience as a RT
Must be able to function effectively in the patient care environment, to demonstrate sound communication style in both speaking and writing and to make independent judgement based on established priorities and guidelines.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
CRT/RRT and licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in state of IL.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises other RT's (up to five) when acting as Charge Tech.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Internal
Patients, patients' families, physicians, and hospital staff.
External
Visitors, salespersons and manufacturers' representatives.
ENVIRONMENT
Standing and walking - 75% of the time.
Occasional rolling equipment (up to 10 lbs. of force) and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) patients and respiratory equipment -5% of the time.
Activities include medication administration, ABG's and treatment documentation.
Blood/body fluids and airborne disease hazards are commonly encountered on a daily basis in the process of treating patients and drawing blood.
Good eye and hand coordination - 95%
Steady hand for procedures
Exposure to airborne diseases - 80%
Exposure to blood borne diseases - 80%
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
