PRN Respiratory Therapist Job Oakland area,Maryland USA,Healthcare

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE
Licensed respiratory therapist by the applicable state where services will be performed:
- MD:
  Respiratory Care Practitioner through Maryland Board of Physicians
- OH:
  Respiratory Care Professional through Ohio Board of Medicine
- PA:
  Respiratory Therapist through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
- WV:
  Licensed Respiratory Therapist Certified (LRTC) or Licensed Respiratory Therapist Registered (LRTR) through West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year respiratory therapist experience.

To be completed as established by department (Administered at Department level):

ACLS
PALS
NRP
STABLE
Point of Care Technician through the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years respiratory therapist experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.

Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.

Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.

Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.

Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.

Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician.

Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.

Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.

ADDITIONAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Range: $28.26 - $28.26

R.I.S.E. Career Ladder rates may vary based on certifications and experience from the compensation range posted.

COMPANY

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

COST CENTER

130 GRMC HVI EKG and Cardiac Rehab

ADDRESS

251 N 4th Street, Oakland, Maryland

BENEFITS

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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