Beloit Health System is looking to add a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to our Team!
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Shift: 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts available
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Schedule: Varied depending on shift chosen
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Hours per week: Varied
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Benefits Status: Not Eligible
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Department Respiratory
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for supporting and managing patients requiring respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include: assessing, planning, evaluating, educating, and delivering quality respiratory therapy in a safe and cost-effective manner.
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Manages patients on life support equipment. Initiates, modifies, and adjusts mechanical respirators to meet patient needs.
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Functions as a member of the Medical Emergency Alert, Rapid Response Teams, Stroke Alerts, Red C-Sections, and Trauma Alerts.
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Performs collection and analysis of arterial blood gas collections.
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Maintains and troubleshoots all clinical equipment. Performs routine instrument checks, quality controls, and other preventative maintenance procedures as required.
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Thoroughly and appropriately documents patient therapy, testing, and charges in the EMR.
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Maintains cleanliness of the department and organizes and stocks supplies as needed.
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Strictly adheres to infection control policies.
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Maintains patient assessment skills.
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Actively participates in patient care decisions with the physician.
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Acts as a resource for physician and nursing staff.
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Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to the position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapists. Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT credentials).
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RRT credentials obtained within 12 months of hire.
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Licensed by the State of Wisconsin to practice Respiratory Therapy.
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CPR certification
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NRP Certified, New hires must obtain NRP certification within 1 year (12 months) of hire date
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Ability to interpret test results and make appropriate therapy recommendations.
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Must be able to establish priorities and respond in emergency situations.
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Good listening and communication skills.
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Must adhere to established hospital and Pulmonary Care department policies, rules, and regulations
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Maturity and ethics consistent with the practice of respiratory therapy
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Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding personal and medical information on patients.Reporting Relationship: Director of Pulmonary Care Services, Manager of Lab Lead Therapist. Patient care - Medical Director of Pulmonary Care.
Apply to join our team today!
