Respiratory Therapist - PRN
Company: Surgery Partners
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionRespiratory Therapist
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The Respiratory Therapist directs and provides professional
respiratory therapy for an assigned group of patients across the
age continuum. Utilizes assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation to direct or provide care. Respiratory Therapists
practice under the able guidance of physicians and should ensure
that all respiratory care, starting from diagnosis to therapeutic
treatment is properly carried out. Works well under pressure and in
emergencies, detail-oriented, able to follow exact instructions,
works well in a team or alone and possesses considerable computer
proficiency.
Projects a professional demeanor and appearance, while maintaining
the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and facility
information while adhering to the HIPAA policy. Reports in good
faith, any known or suspected activity that appears to violate
laws, rules, regulations, or the SP Code of Conduct. Fulfills
annual Healthstream continuing education requirements per
policy.
Patient Population:
The patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical
Hospital is a minimum of 12 years and/or of adult stature to
geriatric patients requiring or seeking pain and/or surgical
intervention.
Physical Requirements:
May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with
assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with
assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of
the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual
dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the
handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to
performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat and
well lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors,
stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where
judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate
control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and
required by patient care and needs of the surgical team. Exposure
to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances
and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty
may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements
of the daily surgical schedule.
OSHA Exposure Classification:
Job Category I. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to
which standard precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is
made available and must be worn.
Qualifications:
Duties and Responsibilities:
PEOPLE
SERVICE
QUALITY
FINANCE
GROWTH
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
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