Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

Certified Respiratory Therapist Prn

Do you have the prn career opportunities as a certified respiratory therapist prn you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join heart hospital of austin which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, hca healthcare.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a certified respiratory therapist prn where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy.

Primary duties:

• Able to assess patient appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative treatment.
• Able to appropriately change modes of therapy.
• Must be able to prioritize work assignments.
• Must be able to work independently, demonstrating respect for patient's rights and confidentiality.
• Able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and co-workers.
• Documents by exception and communicates to physicians and nurses all pertinent information.
• Involves patient and significant others in the care activities as a means of informing and teaching.
• Actively assists the physicians in the clinical management of patients.
• Administers medications according to hospital policy.
• Effectively and efficiently receives/interprets telephone and verbal orders and documents appropriately.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.
• Follows established hospital and departmental infection control policies.

Staff/unit responsibilities:

• Delegates appropriately to staff in keeping with job descriptions, licenses requirements and standards of practice.
• Uses resources in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Participates in developing other staff and affiliating students.
• Maintains and develops own professional competencies.
• Maintains and promotes a team spirit through active cooperation and collaboration.
• Assists in interdepartmental service coordination.
• Actively participates in the performance improvement and utilization review programs.
• Assumes a role in the maintenance of the patient-focused care delivery system.
• Assists staff in the coordination of unit operations.
• Assists in all aspects of care in the environment, such as dietary, housekeeping, infection control, and supply and equipment management.
• Attends 80% of in-services and departmental meetings.
• Help provide staff to other areas of the hospital when needed.

Professionalism:

• Adheres to dress code, conduct and attendance policies.
• Accepts both positive and negative constructive feedback.
• Attends at least 80% of in-services and departmental meetings.
• Demonstrates a supportive/positive attitude toward the hospital and fellow employees – is a positive team member.
• Expresses self in an organized, comprehensive, articulate and concise manner.

Initiative:

• Develops specific work plans and due dates.
• Follows through on planned assignments within assigned time frames.
• Effectively prioritizes assignments.
• Demonstrates a willingness to accept extra assignments.
• Adjusts to change, work pressures or different situations without undue stress.
• Demonstrates skill in developing improvements in work methods.
• Effective in cost control and resource utilization.

Key relationships:

• Maintains positive relationships with internal customers. Is effective in interacting with and problem solving.
• Maintains positive relationships with external customers. Is effective in interacting with and problem solving.
• Proactive in meeting customer's needs. Responds promptly to customer needs or requests.
• Keeps team leader informed of problems, recommends solutions.
• Participates in education/development of peers and other staff.

Annual requirements:

• SDH annual education
• attendance requirements
• adheres to department dress code
• code of conduct refresher course
• other

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