Respiratory Therapist - Juneau, United States - Bartlett Regional Hospital

Description

This recruitment is open until filled.

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a full time seasonal Respiratory Therapist II to join our Respiratory team

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Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist II independently coordinates the care of patients with physicians, nurses, families, and other caregivers.

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, recommending, and following a pathway of therapy which may include invasive and non-invasive procedures.

Obtaining and documenting diagnostic data are also required.

The Respiratory Therapist supports and educates patient families/caregivers who must deal with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, and the psychosocial aspects of the condition.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinates the care of patients with physicians, nurses, family, and other caregivers. Assesses, recommends and follows a pathway of therapy which may include invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, airway management, intubation assist, high and low flow humidification, medication administration, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, PEP therapy, coughing and breathing exercises, chest physical therapy, cardio/pulmonary rehabilitation and patient education including smoking cessation.
• Obtains and documents diagnostic data such as arterial blood gasses and co-oximetry, pulmonary function, cardiac stress testing, cardiac event monitoring, pulse oximetry and desaturation studies, and ECG's.
• Supports and educates patient families/caregivers who must deal with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and the psychosocial aspects of the condition.
• Participates in hospital committees and teams as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job:

• Education: An associate degree in respiratory therapy from an approved school of respiratory therapy. (An approved school is one accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)).
• Experience: A minimum of 12 months of recent respiratory therapy experience in an acute care facility, or six (6) months of experience as a Respiratory Therapist I at Bartlett.
• Preferred Experience: Three (3) years of experience is preferred.
• License(s): Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure and/or a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentialed by The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Certification(s): Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR. NRP certification is required within six months of hire.

Internal Hires:
Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.


Practice Notices:

• All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.