Respiratory Therapist (full-time nights)

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here. POSITION SPECIFICS Title: Respiratory Therapist FTE: .9 (72 hours per pay period) Schedule: 12-hour nights shifts from 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM Holiday Rotation: 2 - 3 per year, yearly rotation Weekend Rotation: To be determined On Call Requirements: None POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for performing patient age-specific assessments designed to gather data relevant to the patient's individual respiratory care needs, developing a plan of care, implementing the plan, providing treatment and diagnostic services, organizing care and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments/care provided. POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assess, communicate with other disciplines, and coordinate care plan with physician for patients with respiratory deficiencies. Draw arterial blood gases, using knowledge of acid-base balance and appropriate therapy based from blood gas result. Provide patient therapies in a competent and timely manner, including ventilator care, aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, hyperinflation therapy, drawing arterial blood samples including samples from arterial lines, Oxygen therapies and oximeter monitoring, Non-invasive ventilation, obtaining EtCO2 and monitoring and chest tube assessment, set-up and maintenance. Administer appropriate oxygen therapy using various delivery devices. Provide patient education on a wide variety of respiratory-related topics, including smoking cessation and pulmonary disease management. Perform pulmonary function testing. Assist in the pulmonary rehabilitation program. Develop new services and community outreach programs as opportunities arise. Attend child births when requested, providing neonatal life support when needed. Respond to all Code Blue codes throughout Hospital, managing patient's airway and initiating life support. Demonstrate effective communication skills with coworkers, physicians, patients and patients' family members. Administer correct doses of medication, being aware of any possible side effects. Maintain accurate, detailed charting and diligent charging of daily department services. Respond when "on call" to all hospital or physician calls. Maintain accurate charting and billing records. Maintain all equipment in clean and working order, including department computer systems. Participate in continuing education through in-services and other programs. Treat all patients equally, with compassion and without regard to medical condition, social status, or race. Protect patients' rights. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education: Required: Graduate from a school with a course of instruction in respiratory care approved by the American Medical Association commission on accreditation of Allied Health Education programs. Certification by National Board for Respiratory Care. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related Health Science Experience: Required: None Preferred: 1-3 years of respiratory therapy experience Licenses and Registrations: Required: State of Wisconsin license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner Preferred: None Certification(s): Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire, Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year of hire, and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) BENEFIT SUMMARY Competitive health and dental insurance options Flexible paid time off to balance work and life Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match Generous tuition reimbursement Employer provided life and disability insurance Free parking at facility #IND100 When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities. Whether you’re seeking a job in nursing, medical imaging or another clinical field, or looking to bring your experience and excellent work ethic to one of the many non-clinical roles on our team, you’ll feel like You Belong Here. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!