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Job description
Rivers Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide the essential functions below:
Perform all respiratory therapy modalities.
Perform all clerical activities necessary to ascertain appropriate
records are maintained. Perform all diagnostic test required, demonstrate knowledge of all
equipment and ability to relate any suspected changes to physician. Ability to confer with other PVH personnel and physicians concerning
patient treatment regimens and recommend changes as appropriate. Maintain a professional attitude while dealing with clients,
visitors, family members and other personnel. Attend inservices as directed by department coordinator/supervisor
or by hospital policies and procedures. Assist with Holter monitoring application. Performs and screens
EKG's and processes them in the data management system. Assist with Performance Improvement program.
Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on
quality improvement teams. Other duties that may be assigned.
Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and
Procedures and Employee Handbook.
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program. Valid West Virginia
license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
WORK EXPERIENCE :
Health related field preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with, understand
and address the varying needs of the ages of all clients, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Good verbal and written communication skills.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE :
Rivers Health is committed to providing excellent service to
our customers. Each and every interaction with your customers become an
opportunity to serve. Every employee is accountable for delivering an
excellent customer experience. Rivers Health Standards of
Performance pertains to: Attitude, Phone Etiquette, Customer Waiting, Call Lights, Wayfinding, Privacy, and Facility Appearance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must be able to see instrumentation and test results. Must have manual
dexterity to handle equipment, collect specimens and perform treatments
and procedures. Must be able to communicate to the client pertinent
information concerning the test procedures.
EXPOSURE CATEGORY :
Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
Worksite address
point pleasant, WV, 25550, US
Who can apply
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