Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-St. Agnes Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: The position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week. Shifts occur on various days. Every third weekend is required. Shift hours are 18:30 to 07:00. 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 care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment...