Respiratory Therapist - Carroll, United States - St Anthony Regional Hospital

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Respiratory Therapist

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Posted Date:2/29/2024

Job Location:St. Anthony Regional Hospital, 311 South Clark St, PO Box 628, Carroll, IA, 51401Department:Respiratory Care

Employment Type:Full-TimeJob Description

Job Summary

Provides safe and effective respiratory care to patients of all ages, neonate to geriatric. Manages the ventilator and performs EEG's.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy treatments, including EEG's and pulmonary function tests.

• Cleans equipment.

• Maintains respiratory supplies for various areas in the Hospital and orders departmental supplies.

• Responsible for ventilator management.

• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.

• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.

• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.

• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Certificate from college or technical school.

• Experience with a Sleep Study program is a plus.

Position Requirements, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Iowa preferred.

• BCLS certification within three months of employment.

• Registered Polysomnolgraph Tech license in the State of Iowa is a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, patients, families and the general public.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 21 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Trouble shooting skills in ventilator management.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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