Registered Respiratory Therapist I

Immediate need for a talented Registered Respiratory Therapist I. This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Yuma, AZ (Onsite) .

Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID : 24-36848

Pay Range : $27.88 - $34.85 / hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities :

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist I assume clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities.
• The RRT I perform a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities to determine the effect of treatment on the disease process.
• The therapist exercises considerable independent judgment in the development of care plans in assessing and treating patients.
• Responsibilities Assesses and provides recommendations in the development of a plan of care for patients in the provision of respiratory care.
• Implements the care of the patients upon physician order or defined protocols following defined time standards and modifies the plan of care based on patient condition and response.
• Initiates and monitors respiratory medication administration, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures per standards.
• Documents accurately all required information in the patient's record and enters all information for billing and productivity requirements.
• Performs arterial and capillary blood gases per standards insuring all documentation is entered.
• Maintains knowledge in performance, interpretation of data and appropriate intervention in the care of the patient with blood gases.
• Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the blood gas machines, and in compliance with CAP / CLIA regulations.
• Develops professional skills and knowledge and promotes continuous improvement of workplace practices.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience :

• Kye Skills : Registered Respiratory Therapist, ACLS, BLS
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) BLS ACLS
• Experience with Epic EHR or similar EHR system

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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