Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

13d•$33 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Performs assessment of patient respiratory status, provides respiratory treatments, evaluates patient’s response to effectiveness of care delivered, provides patient education regarding respiratory treatments, health and wellness.

Requirements

Reads, writes legibly, converses effectively in the English language
Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and software programs applicable to the position, e.g. electronic documentation programs
Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
High school graduate, or equivalent
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurses’ Association Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) card or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 1 year grace period
American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider card or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 1 year grace period
Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Oregon
Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment

Nice To Haves

One or more years experience as a respiratory therapist in an acute hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

Performs assessment of patient respiratory status
Provides respiratory treatments
Evaluates patient’s response to effectiveness of care delivered
Provides patient education regarding respiratory treatments, health and wellness