What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,290 per week position at Intermountain - 1233 North 30th Street?
Certification Details BLS State Licensure Job Details Job Summary : - Provides professional respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. - Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol. - Obtains arterial gases. - Oversees and troubleshoots the operation of equipment for optimal patient care. - Initiates Respiratory Protocol according to department criteria. - Initiates interventions based on the interpretation of assessments. - Administers medications in a timely and safe manner. - Evaluates effect and re-evaluates appropriately and according to protocol. - Ensures that progress of patient is communicated to staff, physicians and other departments. - Maintains awareness of assigned patients overall condition. - Communicates and shares patient information with the physicians and nurses. - Makes appropriate recommendations for patient care. - Recognizes the educational needs of patients and families in relation to health promotion and wellness. - Teaches patients and families self-care techniques and modalities. - Completes documentation according to departmental standards. - Accurately documents productivity information. - Monitors supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate person when supplies are low, out on loan or broken. - Utilizes time effectively to achieve productivity standard, including utilizing low census time when patient load does not support full productivity. - Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. - Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. - Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and / or staff, and takes appropriate actions. - Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback. - Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards. - Performs other duties as assigned. - May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. - May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift. Job Requirements Required Skills & Experience : - N / A Preferred Skills & Experience : - One (1) year of acute or critical care experience is preferred.
Salary : $2,290
