RRT / CRT Respiratory Therapist

Company: MLee Healthcare
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) McCall and Lee have been engaged by a community-based Hospital to recruit Full-Time Registered Respiratory Therapists to join their team. We are seeking well-skilled, highly productive team players to work with their program. Positional Summary: The Respiratory Therapist is familiar with all types of equipment used in the Cardio-Pulmonary Department; performs approved respiratory Therapy treatments and diagnostic studies, including but not limited to: ABGs, EKGs, Holter Monitors, Non-invasive and Invasive Ventilation Management; is capable of correctly charging and documenting treatment procedures. Job Descriptions/Essential Functions: Assess Cardio-Pulmonary care given; identify problems and/or need for improvement; communicate information to department director, physician or charge nurse as appropriate assess patients needs and health status as required. Communicate to charge nurse or physician assist with Cardio-Pulmonary Quality Assurance activities, as requested. Provides skilled, evidence-based care competently under the direction of a physician, evaluates the efficacy of problem-solving techniques and activities implemented to improve the department. Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, obtain and document allergies, medications, procedures, immunizations, past medical history, family history, social history, chief complaint, and vital signs. Responds to and refers incoming telephone inquiries from patients and other parties, provides education to patients about his/her conditions or medications. Documents patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures. Demonstrates effective communication skills (verbal, written, and computerized) with the health care team through: documenting, reporting, and interacting, aids in identifying methods of improving patient care. Demonstrates professionalism by: articulating and demonstrating professional behavior, accepting responsibility/accountability for actions, adhering to departmental/ hospital policies and procedures, maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area, observing techniques and all other federal mandates, i.e., OSHA, CLIA, etc Requirements: New Grads and Seasoned RRT's Welcome to Apply Must be a graduate of an AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy program and credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified (CRT) or Registered (RRT) Respiratory Therapist Must be licensed within the state of Texas Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) One year of clinical experience is desired. For immediate consideration for this opportunity email a copy of your resume to the recruiter below: Kara Scherff - Executive Recruiter Kara @mleehealthcare.com 785.292.3300

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