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Provides skilled respiratory care and diagnostic services to in-patients, urgent care and clinic patients. Assist physicians in determining appropriate respiratory care modalities to achieve desired response. Supports patient care, customer service, and quality initiatives as integral part of multidisciplinary team in Urgent Care.
Responds to urgent and emergency situations and provides appropriate respiratory support as needed. Essential
Provides respiratory assessments, treatments, and modalities per protocol and as prescribed; assists physicians in determining appropriate respiratory modalities to achieve optimal outcomes Supports patient care and customer service in Urgent Care by performing EKGs, blood draws, transporting patients, and participating in patient safety rounds and huddles; performs other duties as delegated by charge RN or physician Communicates effectively to achieve optimal safety and quality outcomes; documents all assessments, interventions, and effectiveness of treatments; supports quality improvement initiatives, collects data, and gives input regarding respiratory supplies and equipment Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team; responds timely and appropriately to urgent/emergent situations to provide respiratory care and support Qualifications
Experience Minimum one (1) year of experience as a respiratory care practitioner (respiratory therapy) working and performing all acute care modalities. Education Graduate of one or two-year respiratory therapy program or equivalent experience/education. License, Certification, Registration Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Washington) required at hire Neonatal Resuscitation Program required at hire Basic Life Support required at hire Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate required at hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support Additional
Experience with respiratory care modalities in acute care setting. Capable of working independently.
Two (2) years of experience as respiratory care practitioner (respiratory therapy) working in and performing acute care modalities. Experience with all acute respiratory care modalities, including ventilators, arterial blood gas analysis, and emergency respiratory procedures. Graduate of a four-year respiratory therapy program.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM Working Hours End: 07:00 PM Job
Per Diem Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06|UFCW|Local 3000 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Central Campus South - Respiratory Therapy - 1130
$45.48 - $73.38 / hour Travel: No
About the role
Provides skilled respiratory care and diagnostic services to in-patients, urgent care and clinic patients. Assist physicians in determining appropriate respiratory care modalities to achieve desired response. Supports patient care, customer service, and quality initiatives as integral part of multidisciplinary team in Urgent Care.