Unitypoint Health Sioux City , IA 51103
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital
Full-Time Nights 6p-6a
12-hour nights and rotating every other weekend/holiday
$10,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!
Provides respiratory therapy procedures throughout all areas as ordered by the physician. Responds to Code Blue, Rapid Response, trauma alerts and other appropriate requests for quick action. Initiates and maintains ventilators and noninvasive equipment. Interacts with other teams in the hospital to improve the quality of care provided to patients.
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Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Manages the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications along with CPT therapies.
Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators and non-invasive devices.
Perform diagnostic tests with physician interpretations to follow
Draw ABGs
Team Involvement
Participate as a team member in code situations, rapid responses, NICU transports and various patient/infection/quality committees to promote effective working relations and patient safety
Preceptor for respiratory students.
Documentation
Maintain accurate records, documenting clinical notes in patients EMR.
Educate patients on meds, spacers, their illness and therapeutic devices.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Registered Respiratory Therapist as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Experience:
No experience required
2 years clinical experience preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current BCLS certification or obtain within 30 days
Current licensure in good standing to practice as an RCP in Iowa
Current NBRC certificate
ACLS and NRP within 6 months
PALS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks English
Basic computer knowledge in order to chart in the EMR
Critical thinking skills needed to address situations quickly
Able to communicate and work well with a team of various professionals
Willing to train into various aspects of respiratory such as Pulmonary Rehab and Pulmonary Functions
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Child and Adult Mandatory Abuse Reporting training.
Area of Interest: Allied Health;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9;
Department: Respiratory Care- SLRMC;
Shift: 6p-6a, every other wknd/ holiday;
Job ID: 131483;
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