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RehabCare - Beachwood, OH
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Beachwood area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Beachwood need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Responsibilities
- Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
- Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
- Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation.
- Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis.
- Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
- Documents all pertinent data on the patient's medical record following completion of any service.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
- Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
- Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
- Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
- Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional competency.
- Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
- Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
- Current CPR certification (Specify if BLS or ACLS).
- Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly preferred.
Benefits
- Various shift availabilities
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- 401k Match
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Targeted approach to career development
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
- Superior quality patient outcomes
- Supportive leadership and culture
