Respiratory Therapist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform critical and non-critical respiratory care and diagnostic procedures under physician directives.

The role requires knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and the ability to assist in therapy planning. Candidate must hold AMA-approved RT program certification and be Registered by the AARC, with at least two years of experience and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program and Registered by the AARC.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in assessing therapy efficacy and developing care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Read reports and compute data accurately.
• Follow respiratory care procedures and recognize hazards of gases and therapy.
• Plan and organize work efficiently.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary physiology

Effective communication

Numerical ability

Education

AMA-approved RT program certificate

Job description

JOBSUMMARY:

Theprimary purpose of the Registered Respiratory Therapist position is to performcritical and non-critical respiratory care procedures and/or diagnosticprocedures through physician directives.

JOB DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possessan in-depth knowledge of cardiopulmonary patho-physiology and clinicalapplications of respiratory care principles essential to allow employee toassist the physician in assessing the efficacy or therapy and devising aneffective therapy care plan.
• Effectivecommunication skills in dealing with patients of all ages, staff members andphysicians.
• Numericalability to evaluate statistical data and make various computations.
• Clericalability to read reports and utilize data accurately.
• Abilityto follow various respiratory care and to recognize possible hazards and toxiceffects of gases and therapy.
• Abilityto plan and organize work in an efficient manner.

JOBREQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Certificateof completion from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program and Registeredby the AARC.

Experience

• Twoyears or more.
• Licensedby the state in which you work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

SpecificRequirements

• Mustbe able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Mustpossess the ability to make independent decisions.
• Mustpossess the ability to deal tactfully with associates, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Musthave advanced training in long-term care administration.
• Mustbe proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Windowsapplications.
• Musthave general knowledge of computer systems, electronic medical records
• Mustbe knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices andprocedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining tolong-term care administration.
• Mustpossess the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise others.
• Mustpossess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret theprogram, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessaryfor providing quality long-term care and maintaining a sound operation.
• Mustbe thoroughly familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governingpersonnel administration.
• Musthave patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as must bewilling to handle residents, associates, and visitors, based on whatevermaturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Mustpossess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing toincorporate them into existing practices.
• Mustbe able to maintain good personnel relations and employee morale.
• Mustbe able to read and interpret financial records, reports, etc.
• Mustbe able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., topersonnel, residents, family members, visitors, and governmentagencies/personnel.
• Mustnot pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in theworkplace.

Physical andSensory Requirements

• Must beable to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must beable to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must beable to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must beable to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses tofunction adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position canbe fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and theability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and supportagencies.
• Must meetthe general health requirement set forth by the policies of this facility,which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must beable to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionallyupset, and at time hostile people within the facility.
• Must meetthe general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility,which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must beable to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of five (5) pounds to aminimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/orcarry such weight a minimum distance of five (5) feet.
• Must beable to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Sitting: 1 hour per 8-hourshift. Alternates frequently tostanding or walking.
• Standing: 1-2 hours per 8-hourshift. Alternates frequently towalking and occasionally to sitting.
• Walking: 5-6 hours per 8 hourshift. Alternates frequently tostanding and occasionally to sitting.
• Lifting: 1-10lbs. Continuously

11-20 lbs. Continuously

21-75 lbs. Frequently

> 75 lbs. Frequently

• Carrying: 1-10lbs. Continuously

11-20 lbs. Frequently

21-35 lbs. Occasionally

• Driving: Rarely
• Pushing: Frequently
• Bending: Continuously
• Squatting: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Rarely
• Climbing: Rarely
• Reaching: Continuously
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Manipulation: Frequently

(Frequency:Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%; Frequently = 34-66%;Continuously = 67%+)

Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, age, sex, religion, veteran’s status, national origin, disability,marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.