Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Amberwell Health Hiawatha • Hiawatha, KS

14d • 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
• None required experience
• Organizational skills
• Verbal skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer Relations skills
• Mathematical skills
• Analytical skills
• Grammar/Spelling skills
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• General working knowledge of computers
• Ability to learn Meditech, Holter and PFT systems
• Ability to learn all Cardio-Pulmonary equipment
• Ability to work with Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year), Child/ PED (1-11 years), Adolescent (12-17 years), Adult (18-64 years), and Geriatric (65+ years) patients
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
• Ability to work with potential electrical shock
• Ability to work with x-ray/electromagnetic energy
• Ability to work with communicable disease
• Ability to work with blood and/or body fluids
• Ability to use CRT (Computer) monitor
• Medium work - Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Ability to stand for 1 hour per day
• Ability to walk for 1-2 hours per day
• Ability to hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Good manual dexterity
• Good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)
• Use of Gloves
• Use of Gown
• Use of Lead Apron
• Use of Mask
• Use of Goggles/Face Shield

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree