Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist, onsite, Monroe, WI. Compensation is not specified. SSM Health is a healthcare organization. This role exists to provide evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

What you'll do

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition.
• Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment.
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education

Experience

No experience required

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

part-time

monroe wi

ssm health

allied health

no weekends

no on-call

Benefits & perks

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Payment Options
• Upfront Tuition Coverage

About the employer

SSM Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.