Respiratory Therapist
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Job overview
Whidbey General Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services for inpatient and outpatient services at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center. This role involves validating provider orders, ensuring proper equipment operation, and performing patient interactions and explanations. The therapist also completes patient procedures, documents in EMR, and monitors patients on ventilators or breathing support equipment. They are an integral part of the healthcare team, responding to rapid response and code blue alerts.
Key focus areas include Validate provider orders and communicate with providers regarding inaccurate or incomplete information, Ensure proper operation of equipment and take appropriate action for deficiencies, and Provide pre and post patient interactions and explanations according to AIDET and department policies.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, NBRC Entry-Level Licensure Test, and Minimum CRT. Preferred (not required): Validates Provider Orders, Communicates With Providers, Equipment Operation, and Patient Interactions.
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JOB SUMMARY
Provides respiratory therapy services for inpatient and outpatient services for WhidbeyHealth Medical Center according to NBRC, AARC, state and local protocols, policies and procedures.
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:
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Validates provider orders and communicates with providers in the event of inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Ensures proper operation of equipment and takes appropriate action for deficiencies.
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Provides pre and post patient interactions and explanations according to AIDET and department policies.
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Complete patient procedures, document in EMR and provide any patient results to provider and facility as necessary.
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Disinfect, restock supplies and equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures.
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Monitors all patients on ventilators or breathing support equipment. Works with providers on solutions for optimal patient outcomes as needed, following locally established protocols.
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Performs outpatient procedures as needed.
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The Respiratory Therapist is an integral part of the health care team; responds and assists with rapid response and code blue alerts in accordance with department policies and procedures.
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Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and has passed the NBRC Entry-level licensure test, minimum CRT.
Training and Experience
- One year experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
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Wahington State DOH Respiratory Care Practitioner License required. C
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Current BLS HCP required at hire.
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Current ACLS required at hire.
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Current NRP required at hire.
Benefit Information and Wage Transparency:
WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.6 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”.
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Wage Range: $32.340 - $57.020
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