Respiratory Therapist, Registered - $ 8,000 recruitment incentive available Job Opening
Respiratory Therapist, Registered - $ 8,000 recruitment incentive available
Altru Health System
• Grand Forks, North DakotaJob Summary
The Respiratory Therapist performs and documents evaluations and patient assessments. The Therapist provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and appropriate education. This position identifies significant changes in patient's condition and documents appropriately.
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance.
Performs and documents evaluation and patient assessment which correlates to the patient diagnosis. Reviews medical records and care plans and modifies the plan of care based on patient's progress.
Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which correlate to the patient and family needs. Documents appropriately.
Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate action, as evidenced in reporting, staffing and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers. Documents appropriately.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Completes all documentation, including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc. according to standard operating procedure.
Processes patient charges. Runs and verifies reports as needed.
Disassembles, cleans, assembles respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure. Properly tags equipment in need of preventative maintenance, safety check or repair and notified appropriate department and/or delivers equipment to them.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
- Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
- Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
- All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
- The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
- The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
Title
Credentialing Body
Timeframe When Needed
Verified By
Respiratory Therapist - Registered
North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
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American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross CPR for Prof. Rescue
Within 2 Months of Start Date
Learning Management System
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Learning Management System