Respiratory Therapist - Cardiac Unit - Full Time - Days

• Sign-on bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions 1. Performs routine and complex modalities of respiratory care independent of direct super
• vision. Demonstrates competency on all therapeutic modalities performed. Completes high-risk/low-volume skill checklist satisfactorily. 2. Documents procedures in patient record according to departmental procedure. Documents patient assessment, interventions and progress in the medical information system. Updates the patient care plans and goals to reflect appropriate patient care needs. 3. Develops/reviews/revises plan of care as needed to provide optimum patient care outcome. Receives and interprets physician orders according to professional field of knowledge. Evaluates patients in cooperation with attending physician. Recommends appropriate care based on American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) clinical practice guidelines. 4. Regularly communicates with other patient care team members to exchange information regarding condition and progress of assigned patients. Communicates with provider, nurse and/or other caregivers on patient assessment & diagnostic testing results. Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues. 5. Maintains continuity of services to ensure optimum and timely patient care interventions. Assumes charge responsibilities in the absence of a Lead therapist. Provides diagnostic procedures and ABG's for lab within the Respiratory Care Practitioner's scope of practice. 6. Works within Protocol Guidelines and ensures all patients are receiving appropriate therapy. > 95% of all patients reviewed for protocol therapy. Charts flagged for therapy changes. 7. Assists the department achieve a Patient Satisfaction rate >95%. Is viewed as informative and helpful by patient. Assists with patient needs when asked whenever possible. 8. Works toward improving interdepartmental relations. Helps educate nursing and ancillary staff regarding Respiratory Care procedures. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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