Respiratory Therapist

OneHeart Medical Staffing; Fayetteville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to perform a range of respiratory care capabilities. The position requires BCLS certification and an understanding of medical terminology. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies and maintaining documentation of patient care. Strong communication and manual dexterity required. This role is crucial in providing quality care across all patient demographics in a clinical environment.

Qualifikationen

• BCLS certified by the American Heart Association.
• Must have an understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities.
• Must be able to communicate orally and have manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment.

Aufgaben

• Performs all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients.
• Responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies.
• Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients charts.

Kenntnisse

BCLS certification

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to maintain composure under stress

Knowledge of psychosocial and physiological development

Ausbildung

RRT - National Board For Respiratory Care

Jobbeschreibung

Performs all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients charts and departmental records. Performs as charge therapist when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

BCLS certified by the American Heart Association.

Must have an understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities.

Must have the ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests. Is knowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Ericksons Model) in order to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staff.

Must be able to communicate orally, have manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment, visual acuity, able to stand or walk for long periods of time, able to position and move patients, and able to push heavy equipment to patients bedsides. This position may involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Required Licenses and Certifications

RRT - National Board For Respiratory Care