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Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

West River Health ServicesHettinger, ND, US
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Position Summary :

  • Provide treatment, evaluation, monitoring and management of patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems.  Respiratory Therapy practices under the direction of the physicians.

Excellence in Practice :

  • Accurately assess and monitor patients requiring RT treatments.  Knowledgeable regarding RT medications and the expected outcomes and adverse reactions.
  • Documentation is complete :

  • Assessment of lungs, treatment, evaluation, care plan, smoking cessation, equipment set-up, supplies and education.
  • Consults with nursing and physicians to modify plan of care as needed.
  • Technical skills :

  • O2, PFT’s, EEG, EKG, BAT, UDT, Mist Tent Treatments and Ventilator.
  • Provide education to patients and families – good communication skills / informs other disciplines as appropriate.
  • Accurate charges – billing.
  • Evaluate equipment needs – send requests for faulty equipment.  Informs CNO if equipment needed in next budgeted year.
  • Completes Quality Assurance for the RT Department and updates policy and procedure manual annually Complete assignments timely and with accuracy.
  • Good time management, able to prioritize and is available when needed.
  • Education :

  • Accredited Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
  • Experience :

  • No experience necessary.
  • BLS certified, ACLS preferred.
  • License Requirements :

  • Current licensure in ND Powered by JazzHR
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    Respiratory Therapist • Hettinger, ND, US