Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist - Coffeyville, United States - Coffeyville Regional Medical Center

Description

Make a Difference as a Respiratory Therapist ....Work with Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

Ask any of our staff members what makes CRMC special, and you're likely to hear them answer "the people," from employees who have been with us up to 40 years.

Our Standards of Excellence are demonstrated daily through patient care and interaction, unwavering community support and The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Quality.

Serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma out of Montgomery County is an experience beyond the hospital walls as we work, live and relax with our neighbors and friends.

Cost of living is low, and quality of living is high. Our communities bring the region of Kansas' southern Flint Hills alive with outdoor and indoor activity.

Enjoy a little slower pace in life to camp, fish and boat on any of our lakes; hunt, hike and sport throughout our terrain; enjoy strong education systems with two area community colleges and neighboring state university; as well as art and culture which abound in all of our communities.

Our Main Street pubs and nearby casinos offer year-round entertainment, along with many annual festivals including Coffeyville's Summer Celebration, Independence's Neewollah Festival, KanOkla 100 mi highway sale, rodeos and other events.

When you need some city, get to Tulsa in about an hour; Wichita or Oklahoma City in about two hours; and Branson or Kansas City in about three hours.

CRMC has stable positioning for growth and opportunity with strong Board support.

We have become a chosen partner for many area businesses and continue to grow our practices with recent staff physician additions, deployment of TeleHealth opportunities, and updating our processes for strongest efficiency and care across our service lines.

CRMC and Montgomery County welcome you to explore our hospital, communities and opportunities.

• Dynamic, Servant Leadership Team
• Comprehensive Benefits Available
• Relocation Reimbursement Available
• Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone 100% Personal Tax Credit up to five years for out of state relocations

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is a professional or student of Respiratory Therapy who assesses and treats patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system in collaboration with physicians and care providers to coordinate the best plan of care for the patient.

S/he may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist only if they are eligible and actively pursuing registration.


JOB DUTIES:

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions for respiratory conditions
• Evaluate and assess patients respiratory needs to develop an appropriate care plan in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
• Evaluate and assess patients ventilator needs, utilizing appropriate modes, ventilators and technology, both invasive and non-invasive in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
• Accurate document therapy and medications administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions and physician communications
• Assure accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation
• Assist with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly and functional checks
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Respiratory Therapist assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Radiology Services.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common specific and technical journals
• Accurate clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical condition
• Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech, preferred

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required
• Active or pursuing registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care, required
• Current licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP, required
• Critical care experience in hospital setting, preferred

2022