Respiratory Therapist - Rush Memorial Hospital
Rushville, IN 46173
About the Job
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory medications and providing other respiratory services and/or therapeutic treatments to hospital patients. Services and treatments could include BIPAP/CPAP; oxygen therapy; sputum collection; suctioning; airway management; inhalation therapy treatments; humidifier and mist test setup and monitoring; pulmonary function tests; pulse oximetry and others.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge & Experience
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Skills-
- Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel and patients
- Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills
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Knowledge-
- Anatomy and physiology of pulmonary system
- Basic respiratory therapy therapeutic treatments and services
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support concepts and measures
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support concepts and measures
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Education-
- Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in respiratory therapy preferred
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials required
- Current registration as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
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Experience-
- Two-five years of experience preferred
- A minimum of one year of previous clinical experience required
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Skills-
Authority and Accountability- Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
- Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, physicians, patients, visitors and outside agency personnel
- Must be able to work with and communicate with different types of people
Aptitudes- Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change
- Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills
- Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary
- Knowledge & Experience
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Source : Rush Memorial Hospital