PRN Respiratory Therapist, CRT, RRT

SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL • Scott City, KS

6d

About The Position

Mission of Department: To provide quality patient care and improve quality of life.

Purpose of Position: Perform procedures within the scope and conduct of patient care for the Respiratory Care Department under the guidance of a designated staff physician.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, and passed National Registry Boards or current RT student with check off list from AMA approved school.
• Must be licensed with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts as a Respiratory Therapist or Student Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have BLS.
• Associate must be familiar with the relevant laws and regulations concerning participation in federal health care programs.
• Associate is responsible for ensuring all departmental activities, especially those activities relating to the claim development and submission process and relationships with other health care providers, are conducted in full compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to work with all age groups. (Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Punctual attendance is required for scheduled shifts.
• Occasional sitting, frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting/carrying 10-15 pounds; frequent reaching/grasping, twisting, pulling/pushing, occasional exposure to Sharp instruments. Frequent exposure to equipment. Writing in English and regularly utilizing computers.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and NRP certification strongly encouraged those choosing to pick up acute floor shifts and take call.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy as outlined in the Respiratory Care Department Policy and Procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests and treatments in outpatient which include: PFT & Spirometry Stress Tests & EKG’s Suctioning Breathing treatments Holter Monitors ABG’s Six Minute Walks Overnight Oximetry Set-Up
• Setup, operate, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory therapy.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.
• Optional - Take call and standby if picking up a floor shift.
• Participate in educational programs concerning legal compliance issues.
• Seek advice and guidance from the appropriate member of management concerning any legal compliance questions.
• Report any suspected incident of noncompliance utilizing one of the reporting mechanisms available for such purposes.
• Cooperate fully with any investigation relating to any suspected incident of noncompliance
• Ensuring patient safety
• Report suspected and identified medical/health care errors
• Recognition and reporting of unsafe practices identified in the care of patients
• Educate patient and their family regarding a safe environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees