Respiratory Care Practitioner

Gbmc Hospitalmid

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Key Responsibilities

• Assesses oxygenation and recommends/initiates, administers, evaluates, and documents response to oxygen therapy, medical gas therapies including Heliox, Vapotherm,

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Under general supervision, performs respiratory care related procedures. Adheres to standards set forth in Respiratory Therapy driven protocols. Assesses patient condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, provides airway and ventilator management, performs respiratory related diagnostic tests, and records patient response to therapy modalities. Special duties may include provision of basic and advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the intensive care unit and during transport, which frequently requires making rapid decisions and assisting physicians to respond to status changes in neonatal and pediatric patients. Working with physicians to create breathing management strategies. Treating breathing disorders, some sleep disorders, severe allergies, and other lung conditions. Provides airway and ventilator management, place, monitor and maintain advanced airways, and documents patient response to therapy modalities. Special duties may include performance of a variety of diagnostic tests of the cardiopulmonary system and to determine the effect of disease and treatment on that system.

Completion of an approved and accredited respiratory program
Graduate from a respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care), with a minimum of 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts or Science degree

Responsibilities

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Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

→Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

→Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

→Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
→Actively pursues learning and self-development
→Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

→Sets a positive, professional example for others
→Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
→Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
→Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

→Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
→Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
→Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
→Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

→Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
→Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

→Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
→Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
→Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
→Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.