Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
Company: Encompass Health Corp.
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy treatment
and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and
federal regulations and guidelines. In additions, the position
creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to
fulfill its mission by providing patient centered care and
treatment in a safe manner. Job Code: 100135 License or
Certification: - Current State License in Respiratory Therapy. -
CPR certification - ACLS certification preferred. Education,
Training and Years of Experience: - 2 years hospital experience in
Respiratory Therapy preferred. Machines, Equipment Used: - General
office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine,
calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity
and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30
pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes
the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and
equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients.
Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing,
and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum
requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and
walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are
required for patient care functions and in setting up and
monitoring equipment Skills and Abilities: - Ability to speak,
read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to coordinate,
analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a
detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without
supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature
controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure. -
Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be
required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful
circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: -
Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to
hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be
required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night
shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on
religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be
required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e.,
before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after
workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by
supervisor. Address: 3200 Matlock Road, Arlington 76015 Schedule:
PRN / Pool / As Needed Job ID: 2133783
Keywords: Encompass Health Corp., Arlington , Respiratory Therapist (PRN), Healthcare , Arlington, Texas
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