Respiratory Therapist RRT CRT
Company: Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals
Location: Broken Arrow
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Position is full timeShift: 7 pm - 7 amResponsibilitiesThe
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT), primary responsibility is
for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic
procedures under the direction of the Licensed Independent
Practitioner The patient population served will range from 18 years
to geriatric who are experiencing medically complex conditions and
general cardiopulmonary conditions with rehabilitation needs.The
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) will:Evaluates, treats and
cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary
disorders.Active involvement with the primary physician and
interdisciplinary team in developing the patients plan of
care;Assesses their respiratory disorders to improve their optimal
functional level of independenceEstablishes and administers a
treatment program with specific goals determined according to the
patients capacity and tolerance.Conduct physician-prescribed
treatments of a routine nature.Perform chest physical therapy
treatments which involve percussion, postural drainage or
suctioning; perform airway management including trach tube changes,
Passy-Muir Valve monitoring, and intubation or extubation; set up,
operate and monitor ventilators.Record resident treatment,
education and response to care.Submit accurate billing and
documentation in accordance with RT protocol, company policy and
state/federal regulations.Conduct in-servicing and competency
testing of nursing staff.Handle job responsibilities in accordance
with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate
Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and
applicable state/federal laws.Perform additional duties as
assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Customer Service skills.Ability to
work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.Ability to project a
professional image.Strong organizational and analytical
skills.Working knowledge of personal computer and software
applications used in job functions (AS-400, Word processing,
databases, spreadsheets, etc.).Education and/or
Experience:Associates degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited
Respiratory Care Education program required.Minimally required to
have successfully completed the standardized national examination
to receive the CRT credential.Certificates, Licenses,
Registrations:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is preferred;
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) recommended.Must maintain
current Provider CPR certification throughout employment.Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Make a difference with us at
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Broken Arrow!About UsCornerstone
Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1990 and
provides excellent healthcare services to our patients, residents
and their families.Our employees make a difference, join us so you
can too! We pride ourselves on our quality of care, responsive
service, and commitment to excellence. We treat each employee,
patient and resident like we would a member of our own family, and
measure our success by the direct impact we have on improving the
quality of life for our employees, patients and
residents.IND2#CB2
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