Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Worker Type: PRN
Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* 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 p...