Resp Therapist RRT PRN
Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Description: Cartersville Medical Center-Cartersville is currently interviewing Resp Therapist RRT PRN right now, this position will be presented in Georgia. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical/Staff Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the provision of respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatri! c population based upon the respiratory care process. Performs all respiratory care procedures both therapeutic and diagnostic. Provides patient instructions on therapy administered. Establishes priorities in provision of job duties, maintains knowledge in use of respiratory care and EKG equipment. Promotes and maintains patient safety standards. Participates in Performance Improvement activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and all other customers. Promotes a supportive, teamwork oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long range plan, mission, vision, and values of CMC.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Must perform all competencies as listed on the Competency Validation Checklist. Meets mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives as listed on the Annual Evaluation Document or Performance Management Plan (PMP).
WORK! ENVIRONMENT
Direct contact with patients in a wide v! ariety of circumstances (accident, injuries and illness).Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Must be flexible, work at a fast pace, and manage several projects at one time. Utilizes effective communication skills and interacts in a courteous manner. Has available personal protective gear necessary for performance of task without risk of exposure. Interdisciplinary contact with other health care disciplines/professionals. Handles emergency or crisis situations professionally, adapting to change as needed. Flexible in meeting the needs of the department i.e. change in assignments or work schedule. During low census may be required to leave early or rotate days off.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while moving and lifting patients or objects. Lifts/carries/pushes boxes, supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds: Employee is required to obtain assistance if l! ifting more than 20+ pounds. Manual dexterity and mobility needed for frequent reaching, stooping, bending, knelling and/or crouching to assist with patient care. Able to reach above shoulders without difficulty. Able to perform several tasks simultaneously.
REPORTS TO
Director of Respiratory Care
SUPERVISES
Respiratory Therapy students
DEGREE OF SUPERVISION
Minimal. Must be able to work independently.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATION
Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
Credentialed by the NBRC, current State of Georgia license.
CRT with RRT eligibility.
Must obtain the RRT credential with in eighteen months of hire.
Six months experience preferred.
Current BLS, NRP required within 90 days of hire.
ACLS preferred.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary require! ments and a resume to Cartersville Medical Center-Cartersville.
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This position will be opened on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:48:55 GMT
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