Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Per Diem/NIGHTS - $38.14/hr

Unlock your potential for professional development! We are hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner III -RRT (Per Diem/Nights) $38.14/hr, to join our Respiratory Therapy Team! 

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

Benefits (Per Diem, Part Time, Temporary Employees):


* Paid Sick Time


* 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions


* Scholarship Program for qualified individuals pursuing a first degree in healthcare related field


* On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages


* Employee Discounts


* Onsite Wellness Center Access

Key Responsibilities

Must possess a level of clinical expertise, including but not limited to, an understanding of the adult/pediatric patient’s condition, determine appropriate care, deliver emergency care as needed, and verbalize the indication and rationale for therapy with the attending physician.

Must possess the interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patient/family members, visitors, and personnel of other healthcare organizations.

Must have the ability to interpret blood gases and manipulate ventilator parameters to attain therapeutic goals as per physician orders.

Must be able to manage time to complete patient workload according to the physician-prescribed schedule.

Must be able to document effectively and in detail, all patient assessment and therapy, in the patient and departmental records.

Must be able to perform pulmonary initial evaluation/assessment, have the knowledge necessary to provide in depth evaluation of patients with chronic lung condition, and be able to evaluate patients’ needs on both their inpatient stay and what needs exist when patient is discharged.

Must possess the knowledge and ability to conduct Pulmonary Function Testing, and marketing or promoting the PFT program.

Must have working knowledge of Quality Assurance, in order to monitor and record, for the various depts.

within Respiratory services.

Must attend and interact in team interdisciplinary conferences.

Assists clinical coordinator with duties involved in the development and running of the pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Demonstrates proper use and knowledge of supplies and equipment in providing patient care: • In depth patient evaluation and development of plan of care • Medical Gas and Humidity Therapy • Patient Assessment and Monitoring • Mechanical Ventilation (Invasive and Non Invasive) • Pharmacology • Diagnostic Testing • Airway Management • Blood Gas Analysis • EKG • Pulmonary function testing • Patient education

Qualifications


* Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program.


* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 


* Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in state of Arizona.

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