Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Per Diem/Nights - $38.14/hr

Kingman Regional Medical Center is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their Respiratory Therapy Team. The role involves providing patient care in a pulmonary rehabilitation setting, with focus on chronic lung conditions and new lung conditions. Benefits include paid sick time, a 403b retirement plan, and a scholarship program for healthcare students.

Requirements

• Must possess a level of clinical expertise, including but not limited to, an understanding of the adult/pediatric patient’s condition, determine appropriate care, deliver emergency care as needed, and verbalize the indication and rationale for therapy with the attending physician.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patient/family members, visitors, and personnel of other healthcare organizations.
• Must have the ability to interpret blood gases and manipulate ventilator parameters to attain therapeutic goals as per physician orders.
• Must be able to manage time to complete patient workload according to the physician-prescribed schedule.
• Must be able to document effectively and in detail, all patient assessment and therapy, in the patient and departmental records.
• Must be able to perform pulmonary initial evaluation/assessment, have the knowledge necessary to provide in depth evaluation of patients with chronic lung condition, and be able to evaluate patients’ needs on both their inpatient stay and what needs exist when patient is discharged.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Scholarship Program for qualified individuals pursuing a first degree in healthcare related field
• On-site daycare
• Employee Discounts
• Key Responsibilities