Respiratory Therapist

Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Florence, KY

20d

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist – RRT/CRT for our Respiratory Therapy Unit located within the Florence Hospital. Respiratory Therapist – RRT/CRT, Respiratory Therapy Shift/Hours: Part-time – 24 hours/week, 7A-7P Job Description: Administers safe, effective respiratory treatments, and effective medical gas therapy consistent with current standards of practice, to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function. Customer Service Meets customer relations expectations: Is accountable for his/her behavior. Interacts with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology Is accountable for his/her behavior. Actions contribute to improved customer satisfaction outcome Interacts with internal and external customers. Meets Professionalism Standards Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner Assumes the responsibility for his/her professional growth and development. Uses proper communications channels, maintains confidentially of customer information and protected healthcare information, (PHI) Attends staff meetings as required, participates in training programs, ensures completion of annual competencies. Stays up to date with Health System information by reviewing written and electronic communications from various sectors of the System. Works within and as a member of the Sleep Disorders Team but is able to function independently when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. CRT will also be considered at the appropriate CRT rate.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Holds current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state where work is being performed.
Associate degree in applied science or equivalent.
All Registered respiratory therapists must maintain their credential as described in the Continuing Competency of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Failure to maintain the credential will result in a demotion transfer to Respiratory Technician until their credential is reinstated by the NBRC
ACLS certification- if not already certified, will be required post-hire

Responsibilities

Administers safe, effective respiratory treatments, and effective medical gas therapy consistent with current standards of practice, to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function.
Meets customer relations expectations
Interacts with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology
Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner
Assumes the responsibility for his/her professional growth and development.
Uses proper communications channels, maintains confidentially of customer information and protected healthcare information, (PHI)
Attends staff meetings as required, participates in training programs, ensures completion of annual competencies.
Stays up to date with Health System information by reviewing written and electronic communications from various sectors of the System.
Works within and as a member of the Sleep Disorders Team but is able to function independently when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.