About this opportunity
Mayers Memorial lists this RESPIRATORY THERAPIST opportunity in fall river mills, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Reports To : Respiratory Therapy Manager
Employee Type : EXEMPT X NON-EXEMPT
ON CALL REQUIRED
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides care, assessment and delivery of Respiratory Therapy to those individuals for which a physician has requested care. Care will be provided in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, inpatient, outpatient, emergency services and home care. Individual must be able to work with minimal assistance in procedures such as intubations, cesarean sections, aerosol delivery and patient assessment and care planning.
This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT'S sole and absolute discretion.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of an associate's degree in Respiratory Care.
Active and current licensure in the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Minimum 1 year experience in clinical setting, or new graduate with strong recommendations.
Must possess ACLS, BLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
Must be OSHA Respirator Fit Testing certified within 3 months of hire date.
Can perform a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) OR be willing to learn
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Competencies: Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, personnel information, and other information obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
Is involved with personnel, visitors and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Worksite address
fall river mills, CA, 96028, US
Who can apply
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