Maryville Non-Registered Respiratory Therapist

Mosaic Life Care•Maryville, MO

About The Position

The Non-Registered Respiratory Therapist works under the supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The role is responsible for care and tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. The therapist executes protocols, administers respiratory therapies, and educates patients and families about conditions and treatments. The position requires travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed. The employee must maintain current knowledge and skills for providing appropriate care to patients of all age groups. The work involves exposure to blood and body fluids, needle sticks, and hazardous materials.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Actively attend an accredited Respiratory Therapy training program.
Complete a one-month department orientation.
Be actively enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program and have completed the program’s first clinical rotation.
Obtain a Missouri Respiratory Therapist (NR) Education Permit within 30 days of hire.
Have detailed knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
Have a good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medications, and general nursing.
Have detailed knowledge of specialized equipment and troubleshooting, good mechanical skills, and computer skills and knowledge.
Communicate and interact with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, and other departments; work well as a team member.
Demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity; be able to lift 40 pounds and push 250 pounds; and be able to walk, restrain, stand, and kneel.
Have adequate hearing, speech, and vision to perform essential job functions.
Have the mental ability to explain procedures, evaluate a patient’s condition, and take immediate action.
Maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in all age groups.
Be able to travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed.
Work with exposure to blood, body fluids, needle sticks, and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patients’ respiratory needs, consulting with a supervisor or respiratory therapist to make recommendations.
Administer medications and treatments under appropriate supervision, based on patient outcomes.
Deliver ordered therapies and assess patients’ responses.
Monitor, record, and communicate patients’ conditions and responses to stimuli.
Educate patients about diseases, medications, and treatments.
Document therapies and medications accurately, including pre- and post-therapy assessments, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions, and physician communications, in accordance with the Respiratory Standard.
Ensure patient charges are accurate through correct documentation of therapies and medications.
Assist with equipment care and maintenance, including cleaning, disinfection or sterilization, reassembly, and functional testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed.