RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RT
Beebe Healthcare
- Lewes, Delaware, United States
- Lewes, Delaware, United States
Über
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Consistently perform clinical assessments of the pulmonary system with precision and accuracy; develop a plan-of-care that aligns with departmental protocols and clinical practice guidelines.
- Administer respiratory therapeutic interventions (including oxygen therapy, aerosols, airway clearance, etc.) with high proficiency, needing minimal to no supervision; regularly ( 90%) complete assigned work with minimal assistance.
- Use effective time management skills to organize work, triage patients, and prioritize tasks during shift.
- Establish and manage mechanical ventilation (both invasive and non-invasive) with high proficiency; set up, operate, and perform associated critical care duties for all ventilators used in-house with minimal supervision.
- Perform ventilator weaning, develop or refine ventilator care plans, and communicate findings and recommendations to the patient care team with clarity and clinical insight.
- Accurately document all pertinent data and charges in the patient's medical record following each service; consistently communicate findings with other healthcare team members in accordance with organizational standards.
- Perform EKGs per departmental policies and procedures.
- Collect blood specimens (including arterial blood gases), report and document results per collection, reporting, and documentation policies with high proficiency.
- Maintain current knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; monitor for side effects and adhere to oxygen protocols appropriately.
- Provide patient and/or family education regarding respiratory conditions, equipment use, and best practices for home care when applicable.
- Complete all departmental, hospital, and system competencies required for the job category within designated timeframes.
- Adhere to any new hospital and departmental initiatives or policies; stay updated via staff communications; attend at least 50% of staff meetings; escalate concerns to management as needed.
- Maintain a positive attitude; work cooperatively; communicate well with co-workers, patients, and other members of the healthcare team; be recognized by peers and supervisors as collaborative and helpful; have no more than one substantiated complaint from staff/co-workers over the evaluation year.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience preferably in acute care / critical care settings; experience with ventilators is essential
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to work independently overnight, problem-solve, make decisions, and communicate clearly
- Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
- Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
- Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
- Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
- Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records
- BLS - Basic Life Saving Certification
- Valid state license to practice as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
RCPLIC - Respiratory Care Practitioner State License - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required (or equivalent registry pass)
- ACLS, NRP, PALS required within 6 months of hire
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy (or equivalent)
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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