Respiratory Therapist, GMH - FT - Nights GMH

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance to physician orders, policies, procedures and protocols. - 15%
• Able to obtain blood gases from all sites, analyze and report results appropriately, and provide QC maintenance of blood gas devices when necessary. - 10%
• Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and the associated equipment, including invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. - 15%
• Accurately and completely documents and charges for all procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, documents in the care plan as appropriate. - 10%
• Effectively communicates with all members of the health care team, provides complete and accurate shift report.  Makes appropriate recommendations for care. - 10%
• Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives.  Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection and sterilization of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status. - 10%

• Must participate in at least one of the following:- 5%

   a. serve as ambassador for system wide initiatives (ie united way, employee survey, etc)

   b. serve as a team captain (ie employee survey, heart walk, march of dimes, etc)

   c. help coordinate and particpate in Respiratory Care Week activities

• Must participate in at least one of the following: - 15%

   a. cross training for other departments and/or age populations

   b. assist in training opportunities for student, new employees, RNs, others
• Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate's Degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved Respiratory Care program
• Experience - 2 years experience working as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in south Carolina.

  Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• BLS required. NBRC credentials must be maintained.

• Other certifications dependent on work unit : NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS

Other Required Skills and Experience

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