Respiratory Therapist
Company: ThedaCare
Location: Neenah
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a
shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to
reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health,
enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do.
Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards
of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our
families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of
change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership,
innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent
compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by
continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible
and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance.
If you're interested in joining a health care system that is
changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we
encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
About ThedaCare!
Summary :
The Respiratory Therapist provides best practice, quality
respiratory care and education to patients with pulmonary diseases
or conditions using a variety of techniques and equipment.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and communicates
effectively to support patient outcomes. Ensures patient care meets
quality standards established by ThedaCare, the department, and
regulatory agencies. Maintains skills and knowledge necessary to
provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate
respiratory care to patients of all ages.
Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Assesses, plans, collaborates, and provides individual care
through best practices and education to improve or support the
patient's level of health.
2. Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according
to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies to
provide quality patient care.
3. Applies knowledge and critical thinking to establish and
communicate the plan of care for patients. 4. Participates in
decreasing barriers, enhancing customer satisfaction, and reducing
wastes and/or costs to support ThedaCare's safety, quality, and
financial goals.
5. Develops and collaborates with multiple team disciplines to
effectively and efficiently provide an exceptional experience for
patients, families, and team members.
6. Works in a team-based environment during urgent situations
involving rapidly changing priorities to achieve the highest
quality of patient outcomes.
7. Is accountable for accurate, timely documentation and charges
using current technology.
8. Adapts to a changing healthcare environment.
9. Is responsible for individual professional growth and
development while serving as an expert in the respiratory
field.
10. Uses clinical information to facilitate development and
implementation of the prescribed plan of care as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
---Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory care
program
---American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR
certification for healthcare providers
---ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by respective role or facility
---Current State of Wisconsin License Respiratory Care
Practitioner
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
---Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending,
pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds
without assistance
---Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or
bodily fluids) while performing job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
---Typically works in climate controlled environment
---Frequent movement throughout work environment
---Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
---Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of
electrical shock
---Occasional high noise level in work environment
---Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials,
and pharmacological agents
---Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
---Use of computers throughout the work day
---Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands,
wrists, and fingers
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30Scheduled FTE:
0.75Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah -
Neenah,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:
No
Keywords: ThedaCare, Oshkosh , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Neenah, Wisconsin
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