Gundersen Health System La Crosse , WI 54601
Posted 1 week ago
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Schedule Weekly Hours:
20
Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award-winning culture? Join the Gundersen Respiratory Care team and be part of a well-respected, essential part of the health care team while making a great wage!
What you will work:
.5 FTE = 40 Hours every 2 weeks
PM's shift (2:30pm
What you will do:
Working with autonomy while collaborating across departments to better the health of your patients
Assesses the patient's cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan
Identifies and addresses the special needs, education and training of patients and families in outpatient settings
What you will get:
An engaged team with a welcoming environment that is supportive of new and current staff
A well thought out training partnership
A top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits and much more!
A $10,000 sign on bonus!
$375 towards Kettering Study Materials
$15,000 in Relocation (must have 1 year or more RT experience and meet the relocation guidelines)
What you need:
Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within two years of hire date
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Job Description:
The Respiratory Therapist is able to perform all basic and advanced therapies per policy and procedure in all areas of the clinic. Provides assessment of patients, consultation with other health care providers, development of the patient care plan, evaluation of the outcomes, and the education and training of the patient with regard to Respiratory Care. The therapist communicates, organizes, delegates and works cooperatively as a member of the health care team to continuously improve the quality of patient care services delivered in routine, emergent and outpatient. The therapist serves as a professional resource for the department, the health care team, and the community. Respiratory Therapists are required to exercise independent judgment in many tasks.
Major Responsibilities:
1.Assesses the patient's cardiopulmonary status to develop, revise, implement, and evaluate a respiratory care plan based on established practice guidelines, protocols, and competent clinical judgment to facilitate best patient outcomes.
3.Identifies and addresses the special needs of patients in out patientsettings.
4.Practices in accordance with the established minimum standards as described by the Respiratory Care (RC)department competency based assessment inventory in order to complete the work of the RC department in a collaborative and respectful environment.
5.Assists patients, family members, and other health care providers to facilitate the out patient care through education, training, and coordination of equipment referrals.
6.Responsible for maintaining and improving job knowledge and technical skills in order to provide competent, state of the art respiratory care that promotes healing and optimal health of Gundersen Health System patients.
7.Provides education and professional expertise to patients and family members, the health care team, and to the community in order to teach, consult, refer, and manage respiratory disease and wellness.
9.Assists in training new personnel.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy
DESIRED
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
1 year experience in Respiratory Therapy
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the state of Wisconsin
If working in Minnesota and/or Iowa, a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-MN, RCP-IA) license for those states is also required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within two years of hire date.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
OSHA Category:
Category I
Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Required to wear a respirator.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching
Reaching
Reaching
Repetitive Actions
Repetitive Actions
Repetitive Actions
Balance
Balance
Lifting
Lifting
Lifting
Carrying
Carrying
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gundersen Health System