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Job description
Job Title: Local Contract - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Number of positions: 1
Years of experience: One to three years
Shift: Night shifts- 40 hours
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: 03/10/2024
Hourly pay: $30.29
OT : 1.5
Weekly Pay : $1,798.88
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
Department: Respiratory Therapy 001
Shift Timings: 19:00 - 07:30 Monday to friday (3 Days/12 Hours)
Per Week: 36 Hours
Twelve hour nights. Every third weekend. Some holiday coverage expected. Candidate required to cross cover peds and adults. Critical care experience preferred. Must have 2 years of experience.
Roles & Responsibilities
Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.
QUALIFICATIONS BLS and ACLS
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
The ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Passionate about patient care
Requires a minimum of two years of current Respiratory Therapist experience.
Graduate from a fully accredited Respiratory Therapist program
Active unencumbered Respiratory Therapist Indiana state license
One year of Cerner experience
Requirements
• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS
Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.
With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.
Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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