registered respiratory therapist - Memphis, TN , USA, United States - Regional Medical Center of Memphis

Description

Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital#(LTAC) is currently seeking a full-time#Respiratory Therapist (RRT)#for night shift#with# Weekend / Holiday rotation

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JOB SUMMARY:
#Provides respiratory care therapy and treatments to patients, with emphasis in critical care or specialty areas, with deficiencies of the cardio-pulmonary system as ordered in accordance with established standards and practices

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REQUIREMENTS:
#Graduate of an approved AMA Respiratory Therapy program.##

Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.

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Exhibits knowledge of respiratory care as skills and maintain clinical competency to administer therapeutic gases, aerosol treatments and EKGs as directed.

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Demonstrates skill in the use of applicable equipment; mature judgment and initiative required; shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations; presents a positive attitude and professional appearance.

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Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to react and perform under stress in emergency situations; ability to effectively record and reflect observations; ability to exercise analytical judgment on work to be done.

# One or more years of RRT experience in an ICU or LTAC setting is preferred #

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:
##TN state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.##Current CPR certification.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
#Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, pushing and bending; subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases; frequent exposure to infectious agents; ability to set-up, operate and maintain support machines.##Medium Work#- Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force freq

Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital (LTAC) is currently seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift with Weekend / Holiday rotation.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides respiratory care therapy and treatments to patients, with emphasis in critical care or specialty areas, with deficiencies of the cardio-pulmonary system as ordered in accordance with established standards and practices.

REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an approved AMA Respiratory Therapy program.

Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.

.

Exhibits knowledge of respiratory care as skills and maintain clinical competency to administer therapeutic gases, aerosol treatments and EKGs as directed.

Demonstrates skill in the use of applicable equipment; mature judgment and initiative required; shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations; presents a positive attitude and professional appearance.

Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to react and perform under stress in emergency situations; ability to effectively record and reflect observations; ability to exercise analytical judgment on work to be done.

One or more years of RRT experience in an ICU or LTAC setting is preferred


LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:
TN state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Current CPR certification.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, pushing and bending; subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases; frequent exposure to infectious agents; ability to set-up, operate and maintain support machines.

Medium Work - Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force freq