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HexaQuEST Health, Inc.

ND - Respiratory Therapist - Weekender Days (3x12)

HexaQuEST Health, Inc., Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203


Job Description:

Shift: Weekender Days (3x12s). Every other holiday, and some call required.***/hour rate*** weeksNICU or non-NICU experiencedJob Description SummaryThe NICU Respiratory Therapist performs and documents evaluations and patient assessments. This position provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and appropriate education. The therapist identifies significant changes in patient's condition and documents appropriately.Job Description• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment and physician assistance.• Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which correlate to the patient and family needs. Documents appropriately.• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate action, as evidenced in reporting, staffing and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers. Documents appropriately.• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.• Completes all documentation, including order entry, verification, electronic medical record (EMR), medication charting, patient safety/incident variance reports, equipment repair tags, etc. according to standard operating procedure.• Processes patient charges. Runs and verifies reports as needed.• Disassembles, cleans, assembles respiratory equipment and performs preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedure. Properly tags equipment in need of preventative maintenance, safety check or repair and notified appropriate department and/or delivers equipment to them.• Responsible for the transport of infants to/from referral health systems. Provides high quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization.• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certification:• Respiratory Therapist | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources• Respiratory Therapist | Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 6 Months of Start Date | Learning Management System• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | RQI Partners | Within 6 Months of Start Date | Learning Management SystemNotes:• New graduates must obtain registry from National Board for Respiratory Care within 12 Months of Start Date (RRT)

Position Urgency:Normal

Shifts:Weekender Days (3x12s). Every other holiday, and some call required.

State License Details:Upon Acceptance

Minimum Years of Experience:1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:36

Specialty Type:Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialty:Respiratory Therapy

General Certifications:BLS/BCLSPALSNRP

Bilingual:No

EMR Used:EPIC

Holiday Coverage Required:Yes