Respiratory Therapist

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Respiratory Therapist to our Team!

• Sign-On Bonus: Yes
• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
• Hours per week: 24 - 36
• Benefits Status: Eligible
• Department: Respiratory

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for supporting and managing patients requiring respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities include:

assessing, planning, evaluating, educating, and delivering quality respiratory therapy in a safe and cost-effective manner.

• Manages patients on life support equipment. Initiates, modifies, and adjusts mechanical respirators to meet patient needs.
• Functions as a member of the Medical Emergency Alert, Rapid Response Teams, Stroke Alerts, Red C-Sections, and Trauma Alerts.
• Performs collection and analysis of arterial blood gas collections.
• Maintains and troubleshoots all clinical equipment. Performs routine instrument checks, quality controls, and other preventative maintenance procedures as required.
• Thoroughly and appropriately documents patient therapy, testing, and charges in the EMR.
• Maintains cleanliness of the department and organizes and stocks supplies as needed.
• Strictly adheres to infection control policies.
• Maintains patient assessment skills.
• Actively participates in patient care decisions with the physician.
• Acts as a resource for physician and nursing staff.
• Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to the position.

• Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapists. Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT credentials).
• RRT credentials obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed by the State of Wisconsin to practice Respiratory Therapy.
• CPR certification
• NRP Certified, New hires must obtain NRP certification within 1 year (12 months) of hire date
• Ability to interpret test results and make appropriate therapy recommendations.
• Must be able to establish priorities and respond in emergency situations.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Must adhere to established hospital and Pulmonary Care department policies, rules, and regulations
• Maturity and ethics consistent with the practice of respiratory therapy
• Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding personal and medical information on patients.
  
  Reporting Relationship:
  Director of Pulmonary Care Services, Manager of Lab Lead Therapist. Patient care - Medical Director of Pulmonary Care.