Location: Eldridge
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In additions, the position creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient centered care and treatment in a safe manner.
Job Code: 100134
Qualifications
License or Certification:
– Current State License in Respiratory Therapy.
– CPR certification
– ACLS certification preferred.
Education, Training and Years of
Experience:
– 2 years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Machines, Equipment Used:
– General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements:
– Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
– Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
– Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
– Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment
Skills and Abilities:
– Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
– Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
– Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
– Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
– Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
– Handicapped accessible.
– May work under stressful circumstances ficiency or Productivity Standards:
– Meets established attendance standards.
– Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing .
– May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
– May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
– Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
– May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
– May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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