Overview

St. Joseph Medical Center CMS 5-Star Award winning hospital, is a faith-based, 310-bed facility providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one the nation’s leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the “15 Top Health Systems” in the nation. We believe that continuous, quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is a GREAT place to work!

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (PRN), internally referred to as our Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at St Joseph Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. The Respiratory Therapist, also known as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II), plays a crucial role in the care and management of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assist patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions in achieving optimal respiratory function and improving their quality of life. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
• conduct tests such as pulmonary function tests (PFT), bedside bronchoscopy, and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• member of the rapid response team and code blue team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, assist intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
• assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred
• ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current
• NRP certificate preferred
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• high school diploma or equivalent is required

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