Respiratory Therapist-Certified
US-IA-Sioux City
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Req #: 173263
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital Full-Time Nights 6pm-6a with rotating weekends and holidays $10,000 Sign On Bonus to Qualified Applicants! Provides respiratory therapy procedures throughout all areas as ordered by the physician. Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response, trauma alerts and other appropriate requests for quick action. Initiates and maintains ventilators and noninvasive equipment. Interacts with other teams in the hospital to improve the quality of care provided to patients. Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities * Manages the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications along with CPT therapies. * Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators and non-invasive devices. * Perform diagnostic tests with physician interpretations to follow * Draw ABGs Team Involvement * Participate as a team member in code situations, rapid responses, NICU transports and various patient/infection/quality committees to promote effective working relations and patient safety * Preceptor for respiratory students. Documentation * Maintain accurate records, documenting clinical notes in patients EMR. * Educate patients on meds, spacers, their illness and therapeutic devices. Qualifications: * Certified Respiratory Therapist as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Associate Degree * No experience required * Current BCLS certification or obtain within 30 days * Current licensure in good standing to practice as an RCP in Iowa * Current NBRC certificate * ACLS and NRP within 6 months * Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks English * Basic computer knowledge in order to chart in the EMR * Critical thinking skills needed to address situations quickly * Able to communicate and work well with a team of various professionals * Willing to train into various aspects of respiratory such as Pulmonary Rehab and Pulmonary Functions * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. * Child and Adult Mandatory Abuse Reporting training.
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