Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Part Time - Guthrie : Job Details

Job DescriptionPosition Summary: To perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities in all treatment areas including the Intensive Care Unit. To furnish assistance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Treat and monitor all ventilator cases. Demonstrate knowledge or principles of growth and development and the skills necessary to provide respiratory care for patients of all age groups. Education, License & Cert: The Respiratory Therapist must be recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a, Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Certified Respiratory Therapist and should possess a minimum of an A.S. or an A.A.S. degree. Experience: At least one year of intensive and general care as a respiratory therapist preferred. Will require orientation for blood gas procurement and general orientation to GCMC. Essential Functions: 1. Assessment, treatment and monitoring of ventilator cases in both critical care areas and medical/surgery areas. 2. Performs patient assessment compliant with respiratory care standards of practice, policies and procedures 3. Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates the proper plan of action. 4. Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet patient care requirements (changing shifts, necessary overtime, etc.) 5. Authorized to access medications and storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties. 6. Recommend the collection of additional pertinent data through chest x-ray, blood gas analysis and other laboratory reports. 7. Perform and evaluate pulmonary function studies. 8. Procure and evaluate blood for acid-base and gas analysis. Perform oximetry. 9. Assists with orientation of new Respiratory Care Practitioners. 10. Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly. Other Duties: Other duties as assigned The pay for this position ranges from $31.96-$50.62 per hour. About Us Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you'll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.