Respiratory Therapist - RRT

US-ID-Fruitland

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Req #: 99953
Type: Full-Time
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St. Luke's Health System

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				Overview:

Come Join a team of hard working, compassionate, and experienced Respiratory Therapist - RRT team at St. Luke's Health System in Fruitland! We take to heart making a difference in our patients lives and strive each day to give them the best experience! Our team works together cohesively to accomplish the best care and provide a comfortable environment. St. Luke's has a rich culture and is a top 15 Health System nation wide! Join the team that will help you grow your skills and achieve your goals!

What to expect:

.Continual growth

.Strong team work

.Working all areas of the hospital

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* Education: Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in state of practice
* Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification.

* Experience: 1 year of Critical Care 

Responsibilities:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered (RRT) are health care professionals who treat individuals with health care issues affecting the cardiopulmonary system.

* Initiate assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs and the physician's medical diagnosis.

* Complete ongoing assessments according to policy and/or as determined by patient condition.

* Perform basic and advanced therapeutic interventions.

* Determine the impact of interventions on the patient's condition and recognize the patient's progress toward meeting desired outcomes.

* Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities.

* Involve patient, family and/or other significant individuals in care decisions and in learning self-care skills preparing for transfer to subsequent care environments.

* Coordinate care between other professional disciplines as needed for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

* Share essential information, through documentation and oral communication, with healthcare team members and other customers common to the unit/area(s) of assignment.

* Serve as a role model and mentor to new and less experienced staff and students in health professions.

* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Education: Accredited program in alignment with licensure requirements
* Experience: 0 years experience
* Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
* License: Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in state of practice
			
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