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Respiratory Therapist - Lawrenceburg, United States - LifePoint Health
Description
02179 Respiratory Therapist STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job DescriptionExamines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
Reports to:
Director of Respiratory Therapy
FLSA:
Non-exempt
Essential Functions:
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
Non-
Essential Functions:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
*Minimum Education*X Associate's degree X Required
*Minimum Education*X Graduate of a Program in Discipline X Required
*Required Skills*Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
*Required Skills*Certifications:X Basic Life Support (BLS) X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) (BLS may be obtained within week one of orientation, before patient care)
ACLS may be obtained within 6 months of hire
NRP may be obtained within 9 months of hire
*Required Skills*Licenses: Current and active Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Tennessee.
Job: **Respiratory/Pulmonary
Organization: **Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg
Title: *Respiratory Therapist
Location: *Tennessee-Lawrenceburg
Requisition ID: * *