Respiratory Therapist
Company: CHI Health Missouri Valley
Location: Missouri Valley
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
**$10,000 Sign On Bonus Offered** -For more than 50 years, the
mission of -CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and
enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County. As a
community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in
good health. Through the years, -CHI Health Missouri Valley has
strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents -
children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors.
CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer healthcare services -
close to home - within this community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / PurposeThis position contributes to the mission and
vision of CHI Health by providing direct respiratory care in all
patient care areas including general floors, critical care, and
emergency room. - Assess need, evaluate effectiveness of therapy
and recommends changes in specific modes of therapy to the
physician.Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesProvides direct patient
care considering the patient's needs, which promotes a positive
quality work environment in the provision of quality patient
care.In accordance with established policies, administers and
monitors critical care procedures such as mechanical ventilation,
physiological monitoring, and diagnostic procedures.Performs
assessment of the patient, determining needs related to therapy
modality, frequency, and duration of the treatment regime ordered
by the MD based on patient's age, cognitive and physician
abilities, and/or developmental needs. Is responsible for the
communication to the physician of pertinent patient evaluation
data. - Makes recommendations for changes in specific modes of
therapy.Performs other duties as may be assigned by
management.Authorized to make entries in the medical record,
consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any
applicable licensure. Observes the response of the patients to
therapy, evaluated and records in the patient's medical record. -
Immediately reports adverse reactions.Provides instruction to
patients, family, staff, and students about theory, therapy, and
equipment used in Respiratory Therapy procedures and techniques,
and documents such as required. Provides instruction and referral
for Home Care patients and their families/care givers using
language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive, and physical
abilities, and/or developmental needs.Assumes charge person
responsibilities in the supervisor's absence. Assigns work load,
based on staff's level of competency.Participates in quality
assurance. Provides educational support for staff and clients. -
Coordinates continuing education programs for staff. - Effectively
communicates to supervisor/patients/other staff pertinent patient
information. - Serves as a resource person for their staff members.
- Demonstrates competence and provide for the cleaning,
sterilization, assembly and maintenance of equipment and stocking
of supplies in the department and the floors, as necessary and
appropriate.Provides complete hand-off report to on-coming
personnel and takes a complete report from off-going personnel.
Communicates a professional attitude with patient's visitors and
other hospital personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient
and other hospital information. - Must have ability to work
effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural
environment.
Qualifications
Education:
Keywords: CHI Health Missouri Valley, Omaha , Respiratory Therapist, Other , Missouri Valley, Nebraska
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