About this opportunity
Shannon Health lists this Registered Respiratory Therapist opportunity in san angelo, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. Job Summary Performs respiratory therapy procedures on patients with a variety of needs and physical abnormalities. Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance Performance: Essential Functions Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate. Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time. Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output, and time utilization of job duties. Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry. Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement. Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy. Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide respiratory care to the adult/geriatric population. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to neo-natal/pediatric patients. Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information by inspection, auscultation, and patient review. Review's patient's medical record, history, blood gas values, and other laboratory data. Reviews x-ray and radiology reports. Discusses patient care with physicians and makes recommendations as indicated. Explains and monitors patients response to therapy. Performs respiratory therapy procedures as appropriate to patient's condition in a timely manner and in accordance with conventional practices and procedures. Completes documentation for respiratory procedures. Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the health care team. Checks and inspects equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Troubleshoots blood gas instrumentation and runs quality control as indicated. Adjusts equipment as necessary or reports malfunctioning equipment as appropriate. Participates in the clinical instruction of allied health students. xevrcyc Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Required Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program Experience: N/A Certification/Licensure: Required Texas R.C.P. License REG Respiratory Therapist License Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Worksite address
san angelo, TX, 76902, US
Who can apply
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