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Overview

Weekender Days

Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned

Responsibilities

+ Assesses the patient.

+ Develops the plan of care.

+ Implements the plan of care.

+ Evaluates the plan of care.

+ Administers medications as prescribed.

+ Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.

+ Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

+ Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.

+ Provides clinical leadership.

+ Supports life long learning.

+ Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Current state license.

Experience

Preferred: 1 year hospital experience.

Minimum: Current state license.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred: ACLS

Minimum: CRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Special Skills

Minimum: Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Training

Minimum: Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

REQNUMBER: 30640