Respiratory Therapist

Aurora Health and Rehab; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health and Rehab is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform critical and non-critical respiratory care procedures under physician directives. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize patient outcomes in a long-term care setting.

The position demands two years of experience, a state license as an RRT, English proficiency, and the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Completion from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program and Registered by the AARC.
• Two years of experience in respiratory therapy.
• Licensed in the state as Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in assessing therapy efficacy and devising an effective therapy care plan.
• Communicate effectively with patients of all ages, staff, and physicians.
• Evaluate numerical data and perform computations related to therapy.
• Read reports and utilize data accurately to inform treatment decisions.
• Follow respiratory care procedures and recognize hazards and toxic effects of gases and therapy.
• Plan and organize work efficiently to support patient care goals.

Skills

Effective communication

English language

Plan and organize

Reading and reporting

Computer literacy

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Windows applications

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.
• Mustfunction 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 be able 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.