Respiratory Therapist
PRN @Chicot Memorial Medical Center posted 3 months ago in Respiratory Therapy Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 17567
Job Description
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing basic and advanced Respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. The therapist plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of Respiratory care. This individual must be able to interact with patients, physicians and other hospital personnel in a courteous manner and participate in the orientation of new employees, promotes teamwork, positive attitude, initiative and professionalism in accordance to the mission, vision and values of Chicot Memorial Medical Center. In addition, this individual provides leadership and supervision within the department, oversees the day-to-day operations, helps maintain compliance/regulatory guidelines and works closely with Director to provide guidance and expertise.
Education
- Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care Technology
Work Experience/Licensure
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Arkansas Licensure
Specific Skills
- Knowledge in all aspects of the Respiratory Care Department
- Familiarity and working knowledge of computer systems such as LIS, HIS, EMR, Windows, and Windows applications
- Critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills; able to communicate fluently in English
- Able to function independently
- Compile patient data
- Investigate and resolve various issues
- Communicate in written form-email, letters, memorandums
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all information
- Research information
- Ability to multi-task; ability to deal with multiple interruptions
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Team player; able to get along well with coworkers
- Dependable