Registered Respiratory Therapist

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation; Belém; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated respiratory therapist to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality respiratory care, optimizing patient independence, and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a passion for patient care. You will be responsible for administering treatments, performing diagnostic studies, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive and professional setting.

Qualificações

• 1-2 years of experience in respiratory care required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapy license and BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver quality respiratory care and optimize patient independence.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain equipment.

Conhecimentos

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene

Mechanical Ventilation

Diagnostic Studies

Formação académica

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Ferramentas

Respiratory Equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation · Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital

Full Time (36+ hrs/wk), Night Shift - 12 hours, 7:00pm-7:30am

JOB SUMMARY

The respiratory therapist will perform specific duties and responsibilities as outlined. Under medical supervision, the individual must be able to adapt to the particular area of assignment and be able to perform accordingly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. DELIVERS QUALITY CARE
   By integrating the elements of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention to optimize outcomes.
   By optimizing patient independence.
   By administering inhalants and aerosolized medications, performing bronchial hygiene, operating mechanical ventilators, delivering therapeutic gas administration, and by performing hyperinflation modalities per established respiratory protocols.
   Perform cardiopulmonary and hemological diagnostic studies.
2. PROMOTES SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
   By complying with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety.
3. DETERMINES AND/OR FACILITATES DISCHARGE/DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICES
   By analyzing achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, planning discharge/discontinuation and providing appropriate home instruction, follow-up or referral.
4. RECORDS PATIENT SERVICES
   By documenting, dating and authenticating respiratory therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
   By billing for specific interventions provided.
5. DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
   By participating in continuing education to maintain licensure, reviewing professional publications and providing learning experiences for professional development.
6. CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT
   By embracing change to achieve common goals, demonstrating willingness to provide service at other sites as necessary, investigating opportunities for new lines of services, contributing to the development of peers and promoting a positive work environment and by accomplishing related results as needed.
7. COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
   By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for respiratory therapy, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
   By providing appropriate supervision to other healthcare professionals and coworkers.
8. ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
   By completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs.
9. PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
   By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.
10. CONTRIBUTES TO PI TEAM EFFORTS
    By assisting the Clinical Resource Specialist with data collection, monitoring, analyzing and reporting.

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
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Work Experience
1-2 years of experience required
Clinical experience in all areas of respiratory care is preferred

Licenses / Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapy license required
BLS/CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM
As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.
To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.

Important Note: Good Shepherd Penn Partners is a drug and tobacco free work environment. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test. Good Shepherd Penn Partners does require the COVID vaccination for all employees.

Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.