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LifePoint Health Respiratory Therapist PRN in Athens, Tennessee
Respiratory Therapist,CardiopulmonaryServices Job Type:PRN,VariableShifts
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.
Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following: * Measures lungcapacityand analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. * Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate. * Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. * Responds to codes and calls for emergentassistance. Assesses patient condition and deliversappropriate treatment. * Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources. * Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment. * Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines. * Operates electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform clinical diagnostic electrophysiologic/cardiac stress test exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Pay
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) forfull-time/part-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with company match for full-time/part-time employees
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistancefor qualified applicants *
Minimum Education Associate’s degree in discipline or equivalent, or completion of a Respiratory Therapy Certification Program: □ Preferred X Required Required Licenses Current Respiratory Therapist License in State of Tennessee: □ Preferred X Required Must be ABG Endorsed:□ Preferred X Required Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS) The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications: X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary
Organization: *Starr Regional Medical Center
Title: Respiratory Therapist PRN
Location: Tennessee-Athens
Requisition ID: 7412-7046