Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)
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St. Peters Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem). The Registered Respiratory Therapist, under the direction of the Director of Respiratory Care, operates various types of respiratory equipment and delivers physician-prescribed therapy. This role promotes and ensures continuity in the quality of respiratory care administered by the department. The therapist may also be required to perform Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), Electroencephalography (EEGs), or Electrocardiographs (ECGs).
Key focus areas include Set-up and operate various types of respiratory equipment, Deliver physician-prescribed therapy, and Promote and ensure continuity in the quality of respiratory care.
Successful candidates bring Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential, Current Montana Respiratory Care Practitioner License, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Important skills include Problem Solving, Time Management, Effective Communication, and Interpersonal Skills.
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JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Respiratory Care, with minimal supervision, the Registered Respiratory Therapist, upon request of the physician, set-up and operates various types of respiratory equipment and deliver physician - prescribed therapy. Promotes and ensures continuity in the quality of respiratory care administered by the Respiratory Care department. Other procedures or tests that may be required are Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), Electroencephalography (EEGs), or, Electrocardiographs (ECGs). Performs other duties as assigned. Takes call as required.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to accept responsibility as a RRT.
EDUCATION: Registered Respiratory Therapist credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Current license with the State of Montana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required. BLS required. Maintain current CPR certification.
APTITUDES: *Demonstrate ability to effectively and creatively solve problems without immediate supervision. *Demonstrated ability to plan and use time wisely. *Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with patients/families who may be under physical and emotional stress. *Gather and exchange information effectively with nursing personnel, physicians, and customers. Interpersonal skills and abilities to interact effectively with patients/families who may be under physical/emotional stress. Gather/exchange information effectively with nursing personnel, physicians, and customers.
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