Respiratory Care Practitioner - Night Shift - $6,000 Signing Bonus - RRT

Company: SSM Health
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: November 11, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis. * Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines. * Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities. * Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome. * Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs. * Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures. * Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education. EXPERIENCE * No experience required.

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