Respiratory Therapist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

nProvides respiratory therapy services for inpatient and outpatient services for WhidbeyHealth Medical Center according to NBRC, AARC, state and local protocols, policies and procedures.

nPRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:

nnnValidates provider orders and communicates with providers in the event of inaccurate or incomplete information.

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nnEnsures proper operation of equipment and takes appropriate action for deficiencies.

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nnProvides pre and post patient interactions and explanations according to AIDET and department policies.

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nnComplete patient procedures, document in EMR and provide any patient results to provider and facility as necessary.

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nnDisinfect, restock supplies and equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures.

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nnMonitors all patients on ventilators or breathing support equipment. Works with providers on solutions for optimal patient outcomes as needed, following locally established protocols.

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nnPerforms outpatient procedures as needed.

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nnThe Respiratory Therapist is an integral part of the health care team; responds and assists with rapid response and code blue alerts in accordance with department policies and procedures.

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nnPerforms other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

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n nJOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

nEducation

nnGraduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and has passed the NBRC Entry-level licensure test, minimum CRT.

n nTraining and Experience

nnOne year experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.

n nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations

nnnWahington State DOH Respiratory Care Practitioner License required. C

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nnCurrent BLS HCP required at hire.

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nnCurrent ACLS required at hire.

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nnCurrent NRP required at hire.

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n nHealth & Well-Being You Can Count On

nWe offer a thoughtful, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family at every stage of life:

nnnMedical Coverage – HDHP w/HSA / PPO

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nnPrescription Drug Coverage

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nnDental Options – PPO / Managed-Care Plan

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nnVision Benefits – VSP

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nnLife & AD&D Insurance – Employer paid coverage

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nnLong-Term Disability Coverage – Employer paid income Protection

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nnHealth Savings Account (HSA) – If enrolled in HDHP

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nnHealthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Dependent & Healthcare

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nnEmployee & Provider Assistance Programs – Free, confidential support

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nnVoluntary Life & AD&D Insurance – Additional employee paid buy up option

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nnVoluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage – Additional employee paid buy up option

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Worksite address

coupeville, WA, 98239, US

Who can apply

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