Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

July 08, 2024

Department:

38015300 Mercy Respiratory Therapy

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

8

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Provides patients with high quality respiratory care to facilitate recovery and/or healing as quickly as possible utilizing skills in teaching, communication and the science and art of respiratory care.

Key Position Details:

• .2 FTE (16 hours per two week pay period)

• Every other weekend

• 8-hour day shift

• Holiday rotation required

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs all therapeutic functions of the Respiratory Therapist as stated in personnel and policy manuals.
  • Must complete competencies and perform modalities in clinical settings prior to performing therapeutic functions.
  • Exchanges information in a way that is accurate, meaningful and current.
  • Communicates with the Respiratory Therapist to verify plans of care.
• Develops and Maintains an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
  • Protects patients, self and others from injury and accidents by maintaining a safe environment and using equipment properly.
  • Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations to protect patient, self and environment.
  • Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Uses communication techniques that reflect attention to the specific needs of the patient/family.
  • Adapts communication techniques to meet the specific needs of the patients/customers served.
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care based upon individual patient and family needs.
• Documents all patient assessments, treatments and procedures.
  • Documents patient information to ensure accurate billing.
  • Assesses effectiveness of intervention and revises treatment plan appropriately.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• Associate's or Vocational degree Currently enrolled in an American Medical Association (AMA)accredited Respiratory Care program with successful completion of academics and clinicals for non-acute respiratory care patients preferred or
• Bachelor's degree Currently enrolled in an AMA accredited Respiratory Care program with successful completion of academics and clinicals for non-acute respiratory care patients preferred
• 0 to 2 years in health care preferred
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required
• ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - Multisource preferred

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently