Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Warrensburg, United States Western Missouri Medical Center Full time
Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position is eligible for the $20,000 sign-on bonus.

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Respiratory Therapy care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Ensure that JCAHO, CAP, Regulatory Compliance, and other regulatory standards are met.
  • Competently administer all accepted modes of respiratory care and electrodiagnostics, providing the RCP has been approved for that particular procedure.
  • Competently performs arteriotomies, run blood gases and CO-oximeter when properly approved.
  • Attend and participate in in-service education programs and any stated or called department meetings.
  • Represent Western Missouri Medical Center positively in all interactions inside/outside of the medical center.
  • Work cooperatively with all members of the medical center personnel in the identification and solution to problems.
  • Function as an effective liaison between medical staff, medical center staff, patients and their families.
  • Endeavor to develop smooth working intra- and interdepartmental relationships.
  • Endeavor to cultivate and maintain a good working relationship with the physicians by showing interest in their patients, and exhibiting the availability and capabilities of the CPS department.
  • Maintain adequate CEUs for Missouri RCP license.
  • Set-up and maintain medical gases as needed.
  • Perform departmental filing as needed.
  • Document in the Cerner system pertinent information regarding the care of patients.
  • Clean and store all equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Document pertinent information regarding the care of patients in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • RCP staff therapistMust be 'Registered' or 'Registry Eligible' by the NBRC, certified in neonatal resuscitation, and licensed by the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • BLS, ACLS, NRP certified-must obtain NRP and ACLS within 6 months of hire.
  • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

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