Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Amberwell Health•Hiawatha, KS

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Performs all respiratory therapy procedures and cardiac diagnostic procedures throughout the hospital.

Requirements

2 year/Associate Degree
Licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Organizational Skills
Verbal Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Relations Skills
Mathematical Skills
Analytical Skills
Grammar/Spelling Skills
Read/Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer: General working knowledge and Meditech will have to learn the Holter and PFT systems.
All Cardio- Pulmonary equipment
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple priorities
Work alone
Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Stand for 1 hour per day
Walk for 1-2 hours per day
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)