Registered Respiratory Therapist Senior | RRT | Le Bonheur Children's | PRN

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sr RRT) is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the day to day operations of the Respiratory Care Department as well as the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed, such as but not limited to pulmonary function lab, neonatal intensive care, HBO. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

Associates Degree Respiratory Care
ICU, NICU, or CVU environment 1-3 years
Training and experience in a specialty area such as, Hyperbaric medicine, Pulmonary Functions, etc. 1-3 years
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Must have completed competency and skill in advanced airway management.
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Care
Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care
RRT 1-3 years
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Heart Association
Certified Asthma Educator - National Board for Respiratory Care
Neonatal -Pediatric Specialty - National Board for Respiratory Care
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist - National Board for Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
Certified Pulmonary Functions Technologist - National Board for Respiratory Care
Prepared by education, training, or experience to work with the age specific populations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, humidity/aerosol therapy, pulmonary function lab, neonatal intensive care, HBO in an assigned area on patients.
Coordinates specialty area operations, subject to review by the Supervisor/Director, including scheduling, patient assignments, monitoring of program activities, and coordinating among other team members/disciplines to ensure effectiveness of operations and the delivery of quality patient care.
Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients, provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, performs tracheal intubations, and may assist the physician in performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomies or other invasive procedures and monitoring.
Conducts inspiratory force measurements and vital capacity tests, performs arterial blood gas punctures and analysis.
May perform bedside pulmonary function tests and in lab with appropriate training.
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.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Benefits

The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve.
We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.
We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates.
For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.
With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.
Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.