RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REG

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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REG (1.0) CHI Health Immanuel','Per Diem','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','PRN-Variable Shifts','PRN-Variable Shifts','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','NEBRASKA-OMAHA-IMMANUEL','','!*!
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
1.      Provides direct patient care considering the patient's needs, which promotes a positive quality work environment in the provision of quality patient care.
 
2.      Provides for the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.  Is responsible for the communication to the physician of pertinent patient evaluation data. Makes recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy.
 
3.      Participates in quality assurance.  Provides educational support for staff and clients.  Coordinates continuing education programs for staff.  Effectively communicates to coordinator/patients/other staff pertinent patient information.  Serves as a resource person for other staff members.
 
4.      Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.
 
5.      Assumes charge person responsibilities in the coordinator’s absence.  Assigns work load, based on staff’s level of competency.  Completes patient data information.  Reports to coordinator necessary information.
 
6.      Participates in departmental problem solving.
 
7.         Communicates a professional attitude with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient and other hospital information using language and materials based on consideration of the patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities.
8.  Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, inservice programs and continuing education programs.  Fulfills yearly education requirements as stated by policy.
 9.  Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control.
10.    Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department

 

','!*!Education/Licensure
 
Required:        Graduate of a two to four year, college based, AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy..
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a RRT.
Licensed by the State of Nebraska with a Respiratory Care Practitioner License or Iowa Department of Health with a Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
 
Preferred:        Associates or Bachelor degree preferred.
 
Additional Requirements:BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.  Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following:  American Red Cross:  CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute:  CPR, PRO, must say “Professional Level-with AED”, and American Heart Association:  Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0137655','CHI Health','RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REG (1.0) CHI Health Immanuel

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