Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Unit: Respiratory Services Employment Type: Per Diem: Shift : Rotating 12hr shifts: Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Position Purpose: Under supervision of the department manager and/upon request of the physician order sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness. Also delivery of medications needed to assist in control of Respiratory ailments. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will: Demonstrates competence in providing Oxygen Therapy Demonstrates competence in Arterial Blood Gas Sampling Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately (notifies nurse/physician, initiates CPR) Sets up and maintains ventilator functions Demonstrates appropriate use of pulse oximetry device Participates in the education process of patients and families Minimum Qualifications: Current PA License in Respiratory Therapy Must be registered by the NBRC AHA BLS: HS graduate or equivalent, graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program Position Highlights: Work/Life balance wi...