RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PER DIEM

Company: Meadville Medical Center
Location: Meadville
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

RESPIRATORY THERAPISTSUMMARYCoordinate Respiratory Care for patients using the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) Guidelines, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership while working in cooperation with other health care providers to ensure continued quality care to patients of all ages.MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREDProfessional knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited school of Respiratory Care. Nationally certified, registered or registry eligible.Current state Respiratory License or having made application for license.Communication skills necessary to effectively:Provide instruction to the patient and or family.Provide explanations to the patient and or family.Explain respiratory intervention.Communicate with physicians regarding patients receiving respiratory care.Communicate with other members of the health care team.Ability to concentrate, prioritize, plan, and perform professional respiratory care; resolve patient care problems; interact with patients, families, and other team members often during stressful times.BLS required.

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