Respiratory Therapist/Cardiopulmonary/Occasional

Occasional • Bonner General Health

Type: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Department: Cardiopulmonary

Status: Occasional

Shift: Variable

Summary of Position:

Implements and controls the administration of all Cardiopulmonary patient services in accordance with the policies of the Hospital and the directives of the Medical Staff.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administration of EKG’s, ABG’s, therapeutic gases, oxygen, aerosol therapy, diagnostic testing, and all aspects of continuous ventilation

• Responsible for the training, inservices, and education of nursing for respiratory care procedures as directed

• Maintains a record of treatment and is involved with related billing procedures

• Maintains and stores equipment and gases in accordance with State and hospital regulations

• Maintains an active role in Hospital committees as assigned

• Keeps current regarding advances in respiratory care and management relative to job function

• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential staff and hospital business

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members

  Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.

Experience:

Minimum one year as a Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Current Idaho License Respiratory Therapist; RRT;

Current CPR, ACLS and NRP required; PALS preferred.