Job Posting for Respiratory Therapist, PRN (as needed) at Amberwell Health
Job Details
Job Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS
Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Periodic - As Needed
Job Category: Respiratory Therapy
Description
Respiratory Therapist: PRN (as needed)
Position Summary
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Performs all respiratory therapy procedures and cardiac diagnostic procedures throughout the hospital.
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Qualifications
Education
2 year/Associate Degree
Licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
BLS
ACLS
NRP
Experience
None required
Skills
Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Mathematical
Analytical
Grammar/Spelling
Read/Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer: General working knowledge and Meditech will have to learn the Holter and PFT systems.
All Cardio- Pulmonary equipment
Age of Patients Served
Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year)
Child/ PED (1-11 years)
Adolescent (12-17 years)
Adult (18-64 years)
Geriatric (65 years)
Mental and Emotional Requirements
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple priorities
Work alone
Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
Working Conditions
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to communicable disease
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
CRT (Computer) monitor
Physical Requirements
Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Hourly Wage Estimation for Respiratory Therapist, PRN (as needed) in Hiawatha, KS
$33.75 to $42.19
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