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Respiratory Care Practitioner

Carthage, Tennessee

Req ID 7457-11955 Post Date Oct. 15, 2024 CategoryTherapists FacilityHighpoint Health – Riverview
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Job Summary:

  • Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians
    to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and
    teaches patients to use medications.

Job Duties:

  • Measures lung capacity and draws arterial blood gas samples
  • Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates
    patient condition as appropriate.
  • Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best
    practices.
  • Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate
    treatment.
  • Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community
    support groups and other resources.
  • Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
  • Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
  • Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of
    machines.
  • May assist with monitoring exercise in a safe, goal oriented pulmonary program. Interviews new clients for
    pulmonary rehab services when ordered by a physician.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum Education
    Certification or Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
  • Required Skills
    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
    able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
    American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90
    days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    required within 12 months of employment
    Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required within 12 months of employment
    License: Current TN RRT or CRT licensure
  • Minimum Work Experience
    Six months to one year experience in Respiratory required

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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