Respiratory Therapist/Cardiopulmonary/Occasional

Respiratory Therapist/Cardiopulmonary/Occasional Occasional • Bonner General Health Type: Registered Respiratory Therapist Department: Cardiopulmonary Status: Occasional Shift: Variable Summary of Position: Implements and controls the administration of all Cardiopulmonary patient services in accordance with the policies of the Hospital and the directives of the Medical Staff. Responsibilities: + Responsible for administration of EKG’s, ABG’s, therapeutic gases, oxygen, aerosol therapy, diagnostic testing, and all aspects of continuous ventilation + Responsible for the training, inservices, and education of nursing for respiratory care procedures as directed + Maintains a record of treatment and is involved with related billing procedures + Maintains and stores equipment and gases in accordance with State and hospital regulations + Maintains an active role in Hospital committees as assigned + Keeps current regarding advances in respiratory care and management relative to job function + Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential staff and hospital business + Responsible for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Experience: Minimum one year as a Respiratory Therapist preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current Idaho License Respiratory Therapist; RRT; Current CPR, ACLS and NRP required; PALS preferred.