This position offers a $5000.00 commitment award for a 2 year commitment to FHN for external candidates.
Coordinates respiratory care to identified patients in designated areas of practice. Utilizes delegation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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Participates in the communication network with appropriate members of the health care team.
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Routinely demonstrates leadership capabilities through performance via team leading, prioritizing, delegating and the use of critical thinking.
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Assumes professional responsibility and accountability for outcomes of respiratory care.
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Demonstrates the ability to integrate respiratory therapy theory into practice.
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Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific (neonatal – geriatric) respiratory care to patients in designated areas of practice.
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Displays competency for the Registered Respiratory Therapist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
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Delivers respiratory care to identified patients in designated areas of practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes with minimal supervision.
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Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited school of Respiratory Care
Required Experience: 2 – 5 years of experience preferred. Experience with Bronchoscopy, PFT Lab and Therapist Driven Protocols a plus.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
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BLS
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ACLS within one year of hire
While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.
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Neonate (< 30 days)
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Infant (< 1 year old)
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Early Childhood (1 year and < 5 years old)
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Late Childhood (5 years and < 13 years old)
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Adolescent (13 and < 17 years old)
- Young Adult (17 to < 30 years old)
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Middle Adult (30 years to < 60 years old)
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Older Adult (> 60 years old)
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Serves patients in areas other than direct patient care
While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups.
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No direct responsibility to treat or care for patients