Respiratory Therapist - Defiance Regional Hospital

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critical tests and values will be reported in a timely manner per Hospital Policy. 2. Safely assembles, operates and trouble shoots therapeutic and diagnostic equipment required for patient care, including but not limited to, the following: a. Gas administration, monitoring and analyzing devices including flow meters and regulators, blenders, cylinders and bulk systems, compressors, analyzers, and pulse oximeters b. Mechanical devices, including mechanical ventilators, manometers, gauges, spirometers, and EKG machines. c. Laboratory equipment for blood gas analysis d. Age specific patient care equipment, including resuscitation equipment, oral and nasal airways, endotracheal and tracheal tubes e. Equipment disinfection and sterilization 3. Understands and applies Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines, to provide safe, highly efficient, and cost-effective care, using evidence based best practice. 4. Provides educational needs of patients on disease specific process, tobacco cessation and 5. respiratory care services provided, including instruction for home care equipment and medications. 6. Assist with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents, as needed. Actively participates in the orientation of new staff and contributes to the growth of others. 7. Understands and acts in accordance with all Respiratory Care and Hospital Policies and procedures for those areas assigned and can independently function in those areas. 8. Completes accurate patient documentation, including billing and productivity standards. 9. Participates in creating a plan of care, evaluate achievement of identified goals, record results and communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team 10. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by leadership within the scope of training and practice, including the ability to perform essential duties in other business units as part of a shared staffing plan, as required. The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive. REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Must be licensed to render respiratory care services by the respective state(s) of practice – Ohio and/or Michigan BLS Be dependable, reliable, and punctual in accordance with department attendance policy, including mandatory overtime and on-call rotation, as needed. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification is recommended, and may be required at some business units. Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care and other professional organizations is encouraged. ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

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We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace Health Care Is Everything We pride ourselves on being a place where people start and develop life-long careers. From a thriving culture to flexible benefits, we have so much to offer those who join our team. Find your career and be the heart of health care in our mission-driven organization.

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