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Job description
Respiratory Therapist, AHS, Contract/Agency
Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002
Overview
Position Type PRN (As needed - no set schedule) Job Shift 12 Hour Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Respiratory Therapy
Description
This position is a Contracted Respiratory Therapist (RT) via AHS Staffing Agency. Flexible contractor positions from 8-24 weeks with very competitive rates. Day Shift 6:30a-6:30p with NO CALL!
Position Summary
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Performs all respiratory therapy procedures and cardiac diagnostic procedures throughout the hospital.
Qualifications
Education
2 year/Associate Degree
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
BLS
ACLS
NRP
PALS
Experience
Less than one year
Skills
Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Mathematical
Analytical
Grammar/Spelling
Read/Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer: General working knowledge and Meditech will have to learn the Holter and PFT systems.
All Cardio- Pulmonary equipment
Age of Patients Served
Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year)
Child/ PED (1-11 years)
Adolescent (12-17 years)
Adult (18-64 years)
Geriatric (65+ years)
Mental and Emotional Requirements
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple priorities
Work alone
Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
Working Conditions
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to communicable disease
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
CRT (Computer) monitor
Physical Requirements
Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Stand for 1 hour per day
Walk for 1-2 hours per day
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=- Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves
Gown
Lead Apron
Mask
Goggles/Face Shield
Worksite address
atchison, KS, 66002, US
Who can apply
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