Advanced Respiratory Care Pracitioner - Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma, AZ) in Yuma, Arizona For Sale
This position assumes clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Performs a variety of diagnostic tests of the cardiopulmonary system and to determine the effect of disease and treatment on that system. Must be capable of exercising considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients and serving as a technical resource person to the physician(s) and hospital staff regarding current practices in respiratory care regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care. Works under the general supervision of the director or the direction of a resource coordinator to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital. Must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and to perform special duties required by the assignment. Special duties include provision of basic and advanced respiratory care to adult, 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 adult, neonatal and pediatric patients. Posting Department Respiratory Care Services Area of Interest Allied Health Start Date Open Until Filled Work Week Sunday - Saturday Daily Hours 12 Bi-Weekly Hours 72 External Education Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Arizona Licensure. Must be either a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapist with 10+ years experience in hospital setting and conduct competent work in respiratory care modalities including adult critical care, pediatric and neonatal areas. Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). External Experience 1 year respiratory experience. Experience Preferred: 3+ years respiratory care. Requires Call Yes Relocation Yes Job Status HRLY-.75<1.0 BACH_1af0ce BETS_ARC_Setter
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