Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Position : Respiratory Therapist

Department : Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible

Responsibilities:

A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a professional member of the healthcare team who provides skilled respiratory care to newborns through geriatrics under the direction/orders of a physician. The RT assists in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases and related disorders in a professional and competent manner. The RT participates in providing patient and family education. The RT may assess a patient’s respiratory status and recommends appropriate therapy.

Requirements:

• Education : Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or a Certificate of Completion from an AMA accredited program in Respiratory care is required.

• Experience : 1 years of acute care experience care preferred.

• Certification/Licensure : MA Respiratory Care licensure, completion of one general clinical practices credentialing examination from the NBRC, and hold a current CRT or RRT, achieve NRP (within 6 months of hire); BLS, PALS, and ACLS preferred

• Software/Hardware : Experience with Meditech is preferred.

• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to satisfactorily explain respiratory therapy/pulmonary function test procedures to patients.

• Respiratory Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines.

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