Registered Respiratory Therapist | FT | Days | Home Medical Equipment Services | Bartlett

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the respiratory activities for the adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient receiving services from Methodist Home Care Services Respiratory Therapy program. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the respiratory activities for the adult, geriatric, and pediatric patient receiving services from Methodist Home Care Services Respiratory Therapy program. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• Associates Degree Respiratory Care
• Respiratory care 1-3 years
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
• Knowledge of training concepts, methods, and techniques in respiratory care.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records or training materials.
• Prepared by education, training, or experience to work with the adult, geriatric, pediatric, or neonate patient.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own work flow.
• Possession of a current Tennessee drivers' license.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health

Responsibilities

• Sets up and/or visits home care adult, geriatric and pediatric patients using CPAP, ventilators, or oxygen therapy to ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
• Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to patient, patient's family, physicians and Associates regarding respiratory care and equipment.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventive and routine maintenance and/or minor repairs on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
• Participates in and attends departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assists Assistant Director - HME and other home care staff in sales and marketing activities.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requeste

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree