Respiratory Therapist -PRN/Part-time

Position Summary

Provide treatment, evaluation, monitoring and management of patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems. Respiratory Therapy practices under the direction of the physicians.

Excellence in Practice

• Accurately assess and monitor patients requiring RT treatments. Knowledgeable regarding RT medications and the expected outcomes and adverse reactions.
• Documentation is complete: Assessment of lungs, treatment, evaluation, care plan, smoking cessation, equipment set-up, supplies and education.
• Consults with nursing and physicians to modify plan of care as needed.
• Technical skills: O2, PFT’s, EEG, EKG, BAT, UDT, Mist Tent Treatments and Ventilator.
• Provide education to patients and families – good communication skills/informs other disciplines as appropriate.
• Accurate charges – billing.
• Evaluate equipment needs – send requests for faulty equipment. Informs CNO if equipment needed in next budgeted year.
• Completes Quality Assurance for the RT Department and updates policy and procedure manual annually
• Complete assignments timely and with accuracy.
• Good time management, able to prioritize and is available when needed.

Education

Accredited Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Experience

No experience necessary.

License Requirements

Current licensure in ND. BLS certified, ACLS preferred.