Graduate Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Graduate Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders. This role involves performing other examinations and procedures as directed under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Working at this organization means carrying forward a mission of caring for the community and impacting patients' lives through compassion, a focus on service, and a drive for excellence.
Requirements
- Associates Degree Respiratory Therapy
- No prior work experience
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Temporary Registered Therapist-Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
- Temporary Certified Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
- Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner-Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, performs routine respiratory care procedures including, but not limited to: aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, oxygen and specialty gas administration, cardio-pulmonary monitoring devices, etc. as assigned.
- Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
- Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
- Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
- Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.
Benefits
- Recognized and rewarded
- Treated with respect
- Opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
