Provide specialized respiratory assessments and implement treatment plans for patients with respiratory disorders under physician direction. Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to ensure quality care and educate patients on their conditions and equipment use.
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At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve.
We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients.
We are seeking a Respiratory Care Therapist for our Samaritan Healthcare community in sunny, Moses Lake, Washington!
The Respiratory Manager has a dedicated team of therapists with many years of combined service!
Come join their team!
As the Respiratory Care Therapist, you will be responsible for providing specialized respiratory assessment and care commensurate with training, experience, and competence to patients with respiratory disorders. Respiratory Care Therapists recommend treatment plans and implement care as directed by the patient's attending physician and hospital protocol. Respiratory Care Therapists may be assigned other tasks for which they have special training and/or background experience, in order to maximize team efficiency and economy.
The individual in this position reports to the Respiratory Care Director. This position works closely with Nursing and Medical Staff in order to provide quality respiratory care.
This is an on-call, hospital-based, hourly position working variable shifts/days.
In lieu of benefits, receive additional 12% - 15% differential.
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Assesses respiratory patient in order to determine physical and emotional care needs and capabilities.
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Makes adjustments to inpatient care regimen to assure individualized effectiveness according to the patient's needs and capabilities, through use of protocols or physician contact, as necessary, to assure appropriateness of care.
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Educates patient and/or caregivers to provide understanding of physiologic processes affecting their condition, the lifestyle modifications necessary to maximize health, the appropriate use of equipment and medication utilized in their care.
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Works in conjunction with physician to provide respiratory consultation to assure implementation of appropriate and effective care orders and protocols, and to obtain meaningful diagnostic information.
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Reports all adverse effects to include signs and symptoms of respiratory dysfunction from therapies and medications given.
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Ensures 50% attendance on an annual basis at the regularly scheduled staff meetings.
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Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
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Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
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Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
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Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
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Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
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Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.
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Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
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Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary.
Performs independent problem solving.
Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
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Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
Exercises safe judgment in decision-making.
Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
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Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.
Market context
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