Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

• Beloit Health System is looking to add a Respiratory Therapist to our Team!
• Shift: Varied
• Schedule: 12 hour shifts
• Hours per week: Per Diem- Varied
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible

Department Respiratory

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for supporting and managing patients requiring respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include: assessing, planning, evaluating, educating, and delivering quality respiratory therapy in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Manages patients on life support equipment. Initiates, modifies, and adjusts mechanical respirators to meet patient needs.

Ability to function in at least one specialty area: Pulmonary Function, Rehab, Discharge Planning, Clinical Instructor, Industrial Screening, Supervision, and/or Bronchoscopy Assist. Is flexible to work extra hours during peak periods and staff shortages.

• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the field.
• Completes one special project annually.
• Attends and participates in unit meetings.
• Functions as a member of the Medical Emergency Alert, Rapid Response Teams, Stroke Alerts, Red C-Sections, and Trauma Alerts.
• Performs collection and analysis of arterial blood gas collections.

Maintains and troubleshoots all clinical equipment. Performs routine instrument checks, quality controls, and other preventative maintenance procedures as required.

• Thoroughly and appropriately documents patient therapy, testing, and charges in the EMR.
• Participates on hospital committees as assigned.
• Maintains cleanliness of the department and organizes and stocks supplies as needed.
• Strictly adheres to infection control policies.
• Participates in at least one Quality Management project per year.
• Maintains patient assessment skills.
• Actively participates in patient care decisions with the physician.
• Acts as a resource for physician and nursing staff.

Able to work extra during staff shortages or until workload is complete. May include working shifts other than currently scheduled.

Demonstrates abiliy to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to the position.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapists. Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT credentials).

• RRT credentials obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed by the State of Wisconsin to practice Respiratory Therapy.
• Completion of a minimum of 14 continuing education credits annually.
• Ability to interpret test results and make appropriate therapy recommendations.
• Must be able to establish priorities and respond in emergency situations.
• Good listening and communication skills.

Employee possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric.

• CPR certification
• NRP Certified, New hires must obtain NRP certification within 1 year (12 months) of hire date
• Must adhere to established hospital and Pulmonary Care department policies, rules, and regulations
• Requires knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Maturity and ethics consistent with the practice of respiratory therapy.
• Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding personaland medical information on patients.

Reporting Relationship: Director of Pulmonary Care Services, Lab Supervisor, Lead Therapist. Patient care - Medical Director of Pulmonary Care.

Behavior and Attitude

The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner that ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.