Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) Night Shift - First Connect

They must possess a current NHRespiratory Care Practitioner license which also requires them to be a Certifiedor Registered Respiratory Therapist and possess a current BLS certification.

JOB SUMMARY

Drawing and analysis of arterial blood gases, patientassessment, Therapist Driven Protocols continuous mechanical ventilatormanagement, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest physical therapy, oxygenadministration, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and screeningPulmonary function studies, performance of emergency procedures, CPRcertification, teamwork, maintaining keen interest in latest trends, pulseoxymetry, changing equipment (and if applicable charge duties- to include workdistribution prioritizing workload for staff, presentation of one topic peryear to the Respiratory Therapy staff). Performs all documentation activitiesas outlined for charge on documentation policy/procedure to include EMR,Cardex, and treatment cards.

EssentialFunctions

Distributes workload

Addresses interdepartmental and departmental issues

Develops RT schedules

Provide educational in-services

Interviews RT applicants

Addresses interdepartmental issues

Performs Pulmonary Function testing

Performs direct patient care, providing all modes ofRespiratory therapy, as needed

Performs analysis of respiratory testing results

Maintains, orders and stores RT supplies

Performs CPR as needed

Communicates with patients, peers and coworkers

Performs arterial blood gas procedures and analysis

Provides care for patients of all ages, including criticalcare and emergent patients

Documents therapy using the electronic medical record

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care(NBRC)

graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy.

must possess a current NH license as a Respiratory CarePractitioner, RCP.

Experience:

Must have experience in the above therapeutic modalities anddisplay ability to work in a team environment.

CovenantHealth Mission Statement

Weare a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the wholeperson, in service to all in our communities.

OurCore Values:

Compassion

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Integrity

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Collaboration

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We are an equalopportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteranstatus, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protectedstatus.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Nights 7p-7a

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Defined workweek is Sunday morning at 12:01am through the following Saturday night at 11:59pm, effectively midnight.

Sub Specialty:
Respiratory Therapy

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Respiratory Certifications(CRT,RRT)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13