Respiratory Therapist

Job DetailsJob Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434Position Type: Part Time - Benefit EligibleEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Periodic - As NeededJob Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set ShiftJob Category: Respiratory Therapy 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.
QualificationsEducation

2 year/Associate Degree
Licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
BLS
ACLS
NRP

Experience

None required

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=-<20=) Personal Protective Equipment Gloves Gown Lead Apron Mask Goggles/Face Shield