Respiratory Therapist

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Respiratory Therapist to our Team!

- Sign-On Bonus: Yes

- Shift: 1st

- Schedule: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

- Hours per week: 24 - 36

- Benefits Status: Eligible

- Department: Respiratory

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for supporting and managing patients requiring respiratory therapy. Responsibilities include: assessing, planning, evaluating, educating, and delivering quality respiratory therapy in a safe and cost-effective manner.

- Manages patients on life support equipment. Initiates, modifies, and adjusts mechanical respirators to meet patient needs.

- Functions as a member of the Medical Emergency Alert, Rapid Response Teams, Stroke Alerts, Red C-Sections, and Trauma Alerts.

- Performs collection and analysis of arterial blood gas collections.

- Maintains and troubleshoots all clinical equipment. Performs routine instrument checks, quality controls, and other preventative maintenance procedures as required.

- Thoroughly and appropriately documents patient therapy, testing, and charges in the EMR.

- Maintains cleanliness of the department and organizes and stocks supplies as needed.

- Strictly adheres to infection control policies.

- Maintains patient assessment skills.

- Actively participates in patient care decisions with the physician.

- Acts as a resource for physician and nursing staff.

- Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to the position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapists. Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT credentials).

- RRT credentials obtained within 12 months of hire.

- Licensed by the State of Wisconsin to practice Respiratory Therapy.

- CPR certification

- NRP Certified, New hires must obtain NRP certification within 1 year (12 months) of hire date

- Ability to interpret test results and make appropriate therapy recommendations.

- Must be able to establish priorities and respond in emergency situations.

- Good listening and communication skills.

- Must adhere to established hospital and Pulmonary Care department policies, rules, and regulations

- Maturity and ethics consistent with the practice of respiratory therapy

- Maintains ethical conduct and confidentiality regarding personal and medical information on patients.Reporting Relationship: Director of Pulmonary Care Services, Manager of Lab Lead Therapist. Patient care - Medical Director of Pulmonary Care.

Apply to join our team today!