Respiratory Therapist - Adult Or Nicu Accepted

Altru is currently managed in ShiftWise Flex, and we are working to fill this role. Vendors will need to be added to the ShiftWise Flex vendor pool if their candidate is offered and accepts the contract. Open take either an Adult or NICU RRT Job Description Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which correlate to the patient and family needs. Documents appropriately. Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate action, as evidenced in reporting, staffing and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers. Documents appropriately. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Completes all documentation, including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc. according to standard operating procedure. Processes patient charges. Runs and verifies reports as needed. Disassembles, cleans, assembles respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure. Properly tags equipment in need of preventative maintenance, safety check or repair and notified appropriate department and/or delivers equipment to them. Responsible for the transport of infants to/from referral health systems. Provides high quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certification: Respiratory Therapist | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to start | Learning Management System ACLS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to start | Learning Management System Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to start | Learning Management System Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | RQI Partners | Prior to start | Learning Management System

Shift: 3x12 NOC

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy

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