Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Per Diem

Guthrie

Towanda (Bradford County)

On-site

USD 33,480 - 44,640

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Respiratory Therapist on a per diem basis to provide respiratory care across various treatment areas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing patients, implementing treatment protocols, and educating patients while demonstrating compliance with established clinical standards. This position requires a minimum of an A.S. degree and appropriate certifications, allowing you to join a committed team in a leading healthcare setting dedicated to community service.

Qualifications

Graduate of a CoARC approved program.
Licensed and certified as a Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania.
Preferably with 1 year of intensive and general care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory therapy treatments and monitor ventilator cases.
Assist during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Educate patients on therapies and treatment goals.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment

Monitoring

Patient Education

Emergency Response

Education

A.S. or A.A.S. degree from a CoARC approved program

Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania

Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Job Description

Position Summary:

To perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities in all treatment areas including the Intensive Care Unit (where applicable). To furnish assistance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Treat and monitor all ventilator cases. Demonstrate knowledge or principles of growth and development and the skills necessary to provide respiratory care for patients of all age groups. Take charge responsibility and act as an assistant to the physician for bronchoscopies performed by pulmonary and surgical physicians upon completion of both of those respective competencies.

Education, License & Cert:

Must possess a minimum of an A.S. or an A.A.S. degree from a CoARC approved Respiratory program. The Respiratory Therapist must be licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and hold a current license. The Respiratory Therapist must be recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Experience:

Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Prefer at least one year of intensive and general care as a respiratory therapist. Will require orientation for blood gas procurement and analysis, department policies and protocols, as well as general orientation.

Essential Functions:

Assessment, treatment and monitoring of ventilator cases in both critical care areas and medical/surgery areas
Performs Respiratory Therapy (RT) Protocol and assessment compliant with Respiratory Care standards of practice, policies and procedures, such as but not limited to tracheostomy care, pulmonary function studies, sterile technique, CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen, ventilator set up and functions
Review existing data in patient records which include admission and current respiratory care, orders, PFT values, ABG results, and respiratory therapy progress notes. Authorized to access medications and storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties
Recommend the collection of additional pertinent data through chest x-ray, blood gas analysis and other laboratory reports
Perform maintenance to the blood analyzer machine
Education on planned therapies and goals for patients such as, COPD, home care therapies, oxygen therapy, smoking cessation, and other associated therapies
Draw ABGs and process them with the current equipment and programs
Perform EKGs, Holter monitor set ups, and home sleep study devices set ups. (excludes Sayre Campus)
Assists with orientation of new Respiratory Care Practitioners
Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly
Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates the proper plan of action
Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet patient care requirements
Review existing data in patient records which include admission and current respiratory care, orders, PFT values, ABG results, and respiratory therapy progress notes. Authorized to access medications and storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties

Other Duties:

BLS provider
Functions independently in all patient care areas, demonstrating initiative in completing work assignments
Supports and adheres to the Guthrie Values
Participation in community and employee engagement activities is required
It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position

About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

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