Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Schedule: 7PM-7AM, every third weekend and rotating holidays Must have RRT Licensure in MO Pediatric experience is preferred: Location: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital: Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis. - Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines. - Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities. - Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome. - Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs. - Assists with car...