Respiratory Therapist Reg-CARDIOPULMONARY FT Night shift

Carrollton Regional Medical Center; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg-CARDIOPULMONARY FT Night shift

Job Location: CARROLLTON

Employee Type: FT

Shift: Night shift

Educational Qualification: GART/HS or Degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Do you want to work in a friendly-vibrant company culture with a comprehensive and valuable benefits program? We are looking for qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist individuals like you to join and make significant contributions to the overall success of Carrollton Regional Medical Center (CRMC).

Position Highlights:

• Salary: Based on relevant experience

License/ Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, RCP

Education Qualifications: GART, HS or Degree

Join us and be part of our vibrant team as we retain our reputation for providing the highest quality health care services. We are committed to YOU and the community.

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.
• Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.
• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.
• Determines patient response to treatment and evaluates progress (reassessment).
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management.
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.
• Administers medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines.
• Reports unsafe conditions and equipment in proper/timely manner.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Documentation:

• Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care.
• Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Documents assessments of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Reports and documents unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning.
• Enters patient charges and record procedures according to departmental guidelines.

Professional Accountability:

• Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.
• Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community educational in-services.
• Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished.
• Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift and inter-hospital.
• Adapts to changes in workload assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why CRMC? As a CRMC Patient Access Representative employee you will enjoy strong comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with match, Paid Time Off, 4 competitive health insurance options (medical and prescription, dental, vision), healthcare and dependent care spending account options, short-term/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

In CRMC, our people are our greatest asset, making us a great place to work every day. Our supportive, inclusive, people-oriented, vibrant culture makes Carrollton Regional Medical Center the best place to work within the region.