CRT or RRT

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Bernards Healthcare in Arkansas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to prepare and administer prescribed treatments under general supervision, performing departmental procedures as needed.

The ideal candidate may hold an AS degree (AMA-approved) and be licensed in Arkansas; prior experience is desirable but not required, with strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and clinical medicine.

Formación

• AS graduation from a two-year AMA-approved therapist school desirable.
• Must be licensed as a respiratory therapist in the state of Arkansas.
• Experience desirable but not necessary; should possess extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and clinical medicine.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares treatment medications, administers prescribed treatments and performs various departmental procedures and duties under general supervision.

Conocimientos

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Clinical medicine knowledge

Educación

AS degree from AMA-approved therapist school

Herramientas

IPPB equipment

CPAP

BIPAP

Descripción del empleo

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education
  • A.S Graduation from a two year or longer AMA approved therapist school is desirable. Must be licensed as a respiratory therapist in the state of Arkansas.
• Experience
  • Previous experience desirable but not necessary. Should possess extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. Must be able to exercise judgment and accept greater responsibility in therapeutic procedures based on patient observation.
• Physical
  • Normal hospital environment. Normal/ corrected eyesight. Full range of hearing. Operates computer, IPPB, CPAP, BIPAP and other various respiratory equipment. Lifts and carries up to 30lbs. Pushes and pulls up to 70lbs. Frequent sitting, standing and walking.
  • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

• Prepares treatment medications, administers prescribed treatments and performs various departmental procedures and duties all under general supervision.