Respiratory Therapist
HETTINGER, ND
Part Time to Full Time
West River Health Services
Mid Level
Seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at West River Health Services
In a dynamic healthcare environment, your expertise will directly impact patient well-being and recovery. Join us in delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
-Accurately assess and monitor patients requiring RT treatments. Knowledgeable regarding RT medications and the expected outcomes and adverse reactions.
-Documentation is complete: Assessment of lungs, treatment, evaluation, care plan, smoking cessation, equipment set-up, supplies and education.
-Consults with nursing and physicians to modify plan of care as needed.
-Technical skills: O2, PFT’s, EEG, EKG, BAT, UDT, Mist Tent Treatments and Ventilator.
-Provide education to patients and families – good communication skills/informs other disciplines as appropriate.
-Accurate charges – billing.
-Evaluate equipment needs – send requests for faulty equipment. Informs CNO if equipment needed in next budgeted year.
-Completes Quality Assurance for the RT Department and updates policy and procedure manual annually.
-Complete assignments timely and with accuracy.
-Good time management, able to prioritize and is available when needed.
Education: Accredited Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Experience: No experience necessary. BLS certified. ACLS preferred.
License Requirements: Current licensure in ND
In a dynamic healthcare environment, your expertise will directly impact patient well-being and recovery. Join us in delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
-Accurately assess and monitor patients requiring RT treatments. Knowledgeable regarding RT medications and the expected outcomes and adverse reactions.
-Documentation is complete: Assessment of lungs, treatment, evaluation, care plan, smoking cessation, equipment set-up, supplies and education.
-Consults with nursing and physicians to modify plan of care as needed.
-Technical skills: O2, PFT’s, EEG, EKG, BAT, UDT, Mist Tent Treatments and Ventilator.
-Provide education to patients and families – good communication skills/informs other disciplines as appropriate.
-Accurate charges – billing.
-Evaluate equipment needs – send requests for faulty equipment. Informs CNO if equipment needed in next budgeted year.
-Completes Quality Assurance for the RT Department and updates policy and procedure manual annually.
-Complete assignments timely and with accuracy.
-Good time management, able to prioritize and is available when needed.
Education: Accredited Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Experience: No experience necessary. BLS certified. ACLS preferred.
License Requirements: Current licensure in ND
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