- Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implements and monitors patient care plan.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
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Educates the patient and family about the illness, medication, and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
- Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.
- Associate's degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy required upon hire OR
- Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
- A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- No experience required
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required upon hire AND
- RCP - Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/
- Repetitive Hand/
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Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently - Running: Occasionally
- Vision:
- Vision:
- Vision:
- Vision:
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Respiratory Therapist Registered - Leitchfield, United States - Owensboro Medical Health System
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Description
Job Summary Provides assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.# Job Responsibilities Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Implements and monitors patient care plan. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities. Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.Educates the patient and family about the illness, medication, and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.Qualifications Associate#s degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy required upon hire OR Associate#s degree or higher in related field required upon hire A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
No experience required RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required upon hire AND RCP - Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Physical Demands Standing:
Frequently Walking:
Frequently Sitting:
Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs:
Frequently Climbing:
Occasionally Bending/Stooping:
Frequently Kneeling:
Occasionally Crouching/Crawling:
Occasionally Reaching:
Frequently Talking:
Frequently Hearing:
Frequently Repetitive Foot/
Leg Movements:
Rarely Repetitive Hand/
Arm Movements:
Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry:
Frequently Running:
Occasionally Vision:
Depth Perception:
Frequently Vision:
Distinguish Color:
Frequently Vision:
Seeing Far:
Frequently Vision:
Seeing Near:
Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Job SummaryProvides assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Job Responsibilities
Leg Movements:
Rarely
Arm Movements:
Frequently
Depth Perception:
Frequently
Distinguish Color:
Frequently
Seeing Far:
Frequently
Seeing Near:
Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.