Respiratory Therapist Job at Rush Memorial Hospital
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JOB SUMMARYThe Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory medications and providing other respiratory services and/or therapeutic treatments to hospital patients. Services and treatments could include BIPAP/CPAP; oxygen therapy; sputum collection; suctioning; airway management; inhalation therapy treatments; humidifier and mist test setup and monitoring; pulmonary function tests; pulse oximetry and others.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Demonstrates ability to give and follow instructions accurately
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Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with various levels of health care personnel and patients
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Demonstrates proficiency in basic computer skills
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Anatomy and physiology of pulmonary system
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Basic respiratory therapy therapeutic treatments and services
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support concepts and measures
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support concepts and measures
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Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in respiratory therapy preferred
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Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials required
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Current registration as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with the state of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
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Two-five years of experience preferred
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A minimum of one year of previous clinical experience required
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Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
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Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, physicians, patients, visitors and outside agency personnel
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Must be able to work with and communicate with different types of people
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Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change
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Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills
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Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary
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Location: Rush Memorial Hospital · RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Schedule: Full Time, Nights, 6p-6:30a
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