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Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago

Chico, California, United States Intermountain Healthcare Full time

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist - Advanced Care Specialist provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients, diagnosing, evaluating, treating, managing, and controlling deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the ordering physician.

This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff, overseeing and troubleshooting the operation of equipment for optimal patient care. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
  • Obtains arterial gases and ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians, and other departments.
  • Administers medications in a timely and safe manner, evaluating effect and re-evaluating appropriately and according to protocol.
  • Maintains awareness of assigned patients overall condition, communicating and sharing patient information with physicians and nurses.
  • Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness, teaching patients and families self-care techniques and modalities.
  • Completes documentation according to departmental standards, accurately documenting productivity information and monitoring supplies and equipment.
  • Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, identifying potential areas for improvement and taking appropriate actions.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapy.
  • Current license for Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
  • Health Care Provider Life Support certification.
  • ACLS certification for critical care.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
  • Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
  • Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.

Location: St James Hospital, Butte, Montana

Work Schedule: 36 hours per week, variable shifts, primarily night shift

Benefits: Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.