respiratory therapist - Lewiston, United States - Covenant Health

Covenant Health Lewiston, United States

4 days ago

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Respiratory Care Practitioners perform, assist and instruct in all areas of therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care for both inpatients and outpatients, ranging in age from infant to adult.

They will provide the full range of routine therapeutics including bronchodilator therapy, oxygen therapy, and chest physical therapy. Respiratory Care staff are responsible for all invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation per physician-approved protocol.

Patient weaning (withdrawal from mechanical ventilation) from the ventilator is also the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Practitioners, per protocol.

They will assess the effectiveness of life support interventions and make recommendations to the physician, provide life support procedures, and provide appropriate cardiopulmonary diagnostic in accordance with physician orders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Must have completed an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program earning a two-year Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
Must have a current State License to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

EXPERIENCE
1-year previous experience in Respiratory care provider role preferred

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

Analytical
BCLS
Computer
Customer relations
Medical terminology
Read/Comprehend written instructions

Strong Interpersonal skills are a must. Ability to teach at multiple levels. Attention to detail is extremely important. Patient Advocacy is important as well.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

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