Respiratory Therapist

amberwell healthHiawatha, KS

2 days ago

Occupations

Respiratory Therapists Therapists, All Other Acute Care Nurses

Industries

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals All Other Outpatient Care Centers

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Respiratory Therapist Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434

Overview: Position Type Part Time - Benefit Eligible Job Shift PRN - As Needed, no set Shift Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage Periodic - As Needed Category Respiratory Therapy

Description: 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.

Qualifications:

Education 2 year/Associate Degree
Licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care PractitionerBLSACLSNRPExperienceNone required
SkillsOrganizationalVerbalInterpersonalCustomer Relations

MathematicalAnalyticalGrammar/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 fluidsCRT (Computer) monitor

Physical Requirements:

Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Stand for 1 hour per day
Walk for 1-2 hours per day
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Hiawatha, KS

Occupation

Respiratory Therapists

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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