Respiratory Therapist
Company: Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
Location: Hastings
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is seeking a full-time Respiratory
Therapist in Hastings, PA.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are
appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Conemaugh
Miners Medical Center is a 25-bed facility featuring a 24/7 Level
IV Trauma Emergency Department with chest pain accreditation,
offering sophisticated emergency care close to home. We pride
ourselves in providing high-quality, comprehensive outpatient,
imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services to all patients
throughout the entire course of their lives.
Where We Are:
Cambria County is an ideal place to live, work and play and ranked
as the number one most livable area in Pennsylvania by Money
Magazine. We are known for our small-town atmosphere but abundant
in things to do and see. Here you will find numerous historic
attractions, shops, restaurants, and some of the most beautiful
forestland around.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial
wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
And much more---
Position Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist must be able to perform all duties and
functions of the Respiratory Care Department assigned to him/her by
the Department Manager/Supervisor. The Respiratory Therapist must
be capable of serving as a resource of knowledge to the physician
and other members of the health care team in relation to the
technical aspect of Respiratory Care.
Essential Functions:
The Respiratory Therapist must be able to deliver Respiratory Care
in an effective and safe manner. The Respiratory Therapist shall be
knowledgeable of the
application of mechanical ventilation to include continuous
positive airway ventilation. The incumbent shall be knowledgeable
of side effects of such therapy and
be prepared to take appropriate action to correct such adverse
reaction. Must have extensive knowledge of equipment used to
deliver respiratory care. The
Respiratory Therapist must be able to collect and evaluate
pertinent clinical information by inspection, percussion,
auscultation, and patient interview. The
incumbent must be able and willing to recommend the collection of
additional pertinent clinical data such as arterial blood gases,
pulmonary function test, etc.
He/she must be able to discuss with the prescribing physician the
appropriateness of prescribed therapy and to make suggestions when
indicated as to the type of
therapy that may be effective.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) may take orders over
the telephone from licensed physician. Write them in the
patient's
medical record as per Medical Staff Bylaws.
II. The following activities are unique to this position:
A. Intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
B. Humidity/aerosol therapy.
C. Medical gas administration.
D. Administration of aerosolized medication
E. Bedside and Pulmonary Function Test.
F. Incentive spirometry.
G. Chest physiotherapy procedures.
H. Assembly and cleaning of equipment.
I. Continuous ventilation.
J. Airway care.
K. Emergency care - such as CPR.
L. Non Invasive ventilationsuch as C.P.A.P and Bipap.
M. Monitor equipment control and maintenance programs.
N. Give in-service education as assigned by supervisor.
O. Conduct Quality Assurance reviews and makes recommendations.
P. Assist in evaluations of technicians in use and proficiency of
equipment.
Q. Take on-call as needed and scheduled.
R. Perform clerical duties as required.
S. Perform other duties as requested.
T. Schedule patient testing.
U. Maintains clinical and professional competency based on
established standards of practice.
V. Perform patient assessments for respiratory care needs.
W. Performs EKG and verifies that that there is a cardiology
reading.
X. Performs Holter Monitors, downloads and verifies interpretation
with cardiology.
Y. Patient education with Smoking Cessation
Z. Administers respiratory medications per orders.
AA.Assess patients and monitor per protocols.
BB. Assists physicians in any Respiratory Modalities.
CC.Clean respiratory equipment including c-mac blades.
DD.Provide Oxygen tanks to the hospital.
EE.Check assigned crash carts.
FF. Cardiac Event Monitor, EEG as assigned.
GG.Setup and download Home Sleep Test, verify inspection.
HH.Routine oxygen and high flow heated O2 therapy
administration.
II. Perform home oxygen assessment and qualification.
JJ. Arterial Blood Gas Collection.
Other Responsibilities
All other responsibilities as assigned in accordance with
qualifications.
Job Qualifications
Education:Required:Graduate of an approved N.B.R.C. Program,
accredited by COARC.
Experience:
Required: N/A.
Preferred: 1 year experience as a Registered Respiratory
Therapist.
Certification/Licensure/Registration:
Required: Registry-Eligible Respiratory Therapist, Current BLS
certification,
Current PA RCP License.
Must attain Certified Respiratory Therapist credential 6 months
within date of hire.
Must attain Registered Respiratory Therapist credential within 1
year of date of hire.
Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist, Current ACLS, PALS.
CPFT or RPFT also RST or RPSGT
Skills and Abilities:
Perform Respiratory Therapy Procedures correctly per Essential
Responsibilities in a correct, accurate and timely fashion per
Departmental Policy and Procedure.
EEOC Statement:
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is committed to providing Equal
Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and
complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
against any employee or applicant for employment because of color,
race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status
or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local
law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking
for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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