Job Posting
Respiratory Therapist - CARDIOPULMONARY
PRN Positions Available
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to provide and supervise respiratory therapy.
 Provide respiratory services for patients per doctors’ requests
Plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality respiratory services
Continue to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing respiratory practices
Assist with training students
Remain up-to-date on equipment, technology, techniques and procedures in order to provide the best services for the hospital
Attend and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep abreast of changes in profession
Maintain Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensing on a current basis
Provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner and appearance to customers, physicians, patients, families, staff, visitors, workers and other departments
Respond to needs of patients/families/customers throughout healthcare system in a proactive way as possible with courtesy, compassion and respect
Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information
Ensure all activities are in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as may be required
Communicate and work effectively with other team members toward common goals
Maintain records or logs as assigned or needed
Responsible for onboarding and training of new personnel
Remain up-to-date on all training programs
Maintain equipment and supply needs including following preventative maintenance procedures and informing higher authority of equipment and supply needs
Other duties as assigned
Academic, Certifications, & Trade Qualifications
Satisfactory completion from an accredited respiratory care program
Hold certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Must have a valid state of Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
EOE
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Contact Information
Jack Linthicum - Director Card-Pulm
Cardio-Pulmonary
Email: jlinthicum@smdh.net |
