Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Western Missouri Medical Center•Warrensburg, MO

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) provides respiratory therapy services in accordance with physician orders and department policies and procedures. The RT treats patients with respiratory disorders, performs ordered diagnostic studies, and documents care appropriately. The role also maintains clerical organization in the RT department and may assist with guiding and training RT students and new personnel as directed by the Acute Care Service Line Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registered or registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Current AHA or Red Cross BLS certification.
Current AHA or Red Cross ACLS certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
NRP certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work within hospital or clinic policies, procedures, and practices.

Responsibilities

Ensure Joint Commission, College of American Pathologist (CAP), regulatory compliance, and other regulatory standards are met.
Administer approved modes of respiratory care and electrodiagnostics competently.
Perform arteriotomies, run blood gases, and use a CO-oximeter when properly approved.
Attend and participate in in-service education programs and department meetings.
Represent Western Missouri Medical Center positively in interactions inside and outside the medical center.
Work cooperatively with medical center personnel to identify and solve problems.
Serve as an effective liaison among medical staff, medical center staff, patients, and their families.
Develop and maintain effective intra- and interdepartmental working relationships.
Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with physicians by showing interest in their patients and demonstrating the availability and capabilities of the RT department.
Maintain adequate CEUs for a Missouri RT license.
Set up and maintain medical gases as needed.
Perform departmental filing as needed.
Clean and store equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
Document pertinent patient-care information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other essential duties as assigned.