Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform all aspects of the respiratory and, where applicable, cardiopulmonary scope of practice. The role involves diagnostic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the medical team.

The position emphasizes patient and family education, discharge planning and active participation in performance improvement and continuing education activities to support system growth and

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS certification and Respiratory Therapist license(s) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of the respiratory therapist scope of practice and cardiopulmonary scope where applicable.
• Conduct diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment, and treatment planning.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, analyze and report clinical responses.
• Collaborate with medical staff and health care team to ensure quality patient and family care.
• Educate patients and families and participate in discharge planning and education.
• Engage in performance improvement activities and continuing education.

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Respiratory Therapist License

RRT Credential

Job description

Job Description

Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing patient assessment treatment planning and therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient cost effective and quality patient and family care as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities continuing education and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, License-Respiratory Therapy - Various, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Various

Associate Degree

# Job Details
Full Time

Night (United States of America)