Respiratory Therapist

2 months ago

Alexandria, United States Alomere Health Full time
Alomere Health prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art care while upholding the values of a close-knit community. Joining the ranks of the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the Nation, as recognized by The National Rural Health Association, Alomere Health stands out as the sole Minnesota hospital to achieve this prestigious distinction. As our community continues to expand, we seek dedicated caregivers who possess expertise and a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals during their most vulnerable times.

Department

Cardiopulmonary Services

FTE (Full Time Equivalent)

Full Time (1.0) 80 hours per pay period

Hours
  • Monday- Friday: Shift Rotation
    • 7:00am-3:30pm or 3:00pm-11:30pm
    • 2 or 3 nights per month on call or as needed
  • Every 4th weekend
Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RT ) will be responsible for efficiently and effectively administer all modes of respiratory care as well as other cardiopulmonary services to all ranges of patient's infants to adults. Modalities include but are not limited to oxygen administration, nebulizer treatment, postural drainage and percussion, ventilator management, CPAP/BIPAP, pulmonary rehab, pulmonary function testing, EKGs and other specialized diagnostic studies.

Essential Functions

Relationships
  • Works closely with Physicians/Providers and Nursing staff.
  • Requires ability to advise and work with care providers in offering optimal respiratory care.
  • Requires very good communication skills and cooperative work ethic.
Records and reporting
  • Responsible for daily shift reports and maintaining daily patient log sheet.
  • Accurate documentation accurately all information necessary into electronic medical record.
  • Completes all charges for services in electronic medical records.
  • Works with director in obtaining Performance improvement data when needed.
Equipment
  • Therapists must be proficient in the operation of equipment.
  • Responsible for the proper use and care of equipment.
  • Maintain equipment and requests repairs or replacements as necessary.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies necessary to operate department services.
  • Attendance in all in-services and training sessions on new equipment.
  • Responsible for cleaning and proper assembly of equipment used in department.
  • Will follow hospital infection control policies and cleaning guidelines.
Services
  • Work activities range from departmental skills to professional skills.
  • Patient treatment is diversified according to diagnosis and individual needs.
  • Therapist must be able to utilize evaluations and treatment techniques in a formal standardized format or policy and procedure.
  • Must be able to handle emergent patient care situations.
  • Therapist must be able to complete job tasks consistently on a timely basis for organizational, departmental and patient needs.
  • Utilizes judgment to set priority, delegate's tasks and manages time consistently in order to complete patient and departmental responsibilities.
  • Responsible for efficiently and effectively administering all forms of respiratory treatments
  • Responsible for charge rounds and equipment management.
Other Duties
  • Performs other duties as requested.
  • Participate in departmental staff meetings and required trainings.
  • Demonstrates ability to use equipment relevant to position.
Qualifications
  • The Respiratory Therapist must be a graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care approved by the American Medical Association.
License or Certification
  • Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Current State of Minnesota Respiratory Therapist license.
  • Current BLS and ACLS

Benefit Status

Full Time

Union Position

No

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional Job Description for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review.

All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by the hospital will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge.

I authorize Alomere Health l to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Douglas County Hospital's review of this application.

I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere Health rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.

I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the Administrator has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.

Alomere Health is an EEO employer.

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