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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