Respiratory Therapist Certified or Registered Full-Time

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona, MN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to set up and perform therapy procedures and equipment for treatment and diagnosis of respiratory conditions. You will support the Respiratory Therapy Director and work under physician orders.

The role involves patient assessments, planning treatment with nebulizers, airway clearance techniques, oxygen therapy, noninvasive O2 therapy and mechanical ventilation, with monitoring and adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must be Certified or Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must hold a current License by the Mississippi State Board of Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to evaluate respiratory conditions via tests and exams to determine care needs.
• Collaborate with physician on treatment plans including nebulizers, airway techniques, oxygen therapy and ventilation.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care in consultation with doctors and nurses.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient assessment

Nebulizers & O2 therapy

Ventilation care

Education

Accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

NBRT Certification/Registration

Current License - MS Board of Health

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy and upon the order of the Physician, sets up and performs therapy procedures and equipment to be utilized in the treatment and diagnosis of respiratory disease or illness.

Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy and upon the order of the Physician, sets up and performs therapy procedures and equipment to be utilized in the treatment and diagnosis of respiratory disease or illness.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient assessment to evaluate patient’s respiratory conditions through diagnostic tests and physical examinations to determine their needs.
• Work with Physician to determine treatment plan for patient including nebulizers, airway clearing techniques, oxygen therapy, Noninvasive O2 therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patients’ response to therapy and consult with Doctors and nurses to adjust care as needed.
• Mechanical ventilation will be monitored until the patient is transferred to another facility.

Diagnostic procedures:

EKG’s, Pulmonary Function Studies, and Holter Monitors.

Requirements

Education/Licensure Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• Must be Certified or Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy
• Must hold a current License by the Mississippi State Board of Health.

Respiratory Department Hours

• 0630-1630 7 days a week on a 5/2 split schedule.
• Full-time staff will have a set routine schedule, but this could change to ensure coverage for the department.
• For full-time employees call will be covered after 1630 by the person working the shift.