Respiratory Therapist, Nights - Memorial City

Memorial Hermann Health System•Forrest City, AR

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist recommends and administers basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with respiratory disorders, including patients in adult and neonatal critical care units. Procedures may include arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care, and ventilator transports. The role serves as a resource to RCP I and RCP II staff, participates in and leads advanced patient education, and is actively involved in departmental operations. The position performs respiratory care procedures, assesses patients, interprets test results within the scope of the skills check-off list, and provides respiratory care recommendations to physicians and other staff. It also supports patient and staff education, documentation, safe and efficient care, and the professional development of less experienced staff.

Requirements

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License or Temporary Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to stand for prolonged periods; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting are required.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Two years of critical care experience preferred.
Two of the following certifications are preferred: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPFT, RPFT, RPSGT, Asthma Certified Educator, NRP Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, or BLS Instructor.

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory care procedures, including administering medical gases, medications, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, and provide patient education.
Follow physician orders when administering drugs and medication to the cardiopulmonary system, evaluate treatment, and take appropriate action.
Perform patient assessments and basic interpretation of arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests, and chest x-rays as indicated in the Skills Check Off list.
Provide expert respiratory advice and recommendations to physicians and other staff for the population served.
Communicate effectively with professional colleagues, manage time, and complete medical-record and other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Maintain current respiratory-care knowledge through continuing education, participation in services, and review of journals.
Assist with education efforts for patients, staff, the hospital, the system, and the community.
Promote quality patient care and customer service while supporting safety, cost efficiency, and quality-care commitments.
Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications, time and supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements, support department goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provide safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.