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Respiratory Therapist-Weekend Option
Compass Memorial Healthcare is seeking a new or experienced Weekend Option Respiratory Therapist that possesses a positive attitude, passion for rural healthcare, and a commitment to community, to join our healthcare team.

If you are an effective communicator, have exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail, have a strong philosophy on patient satisfaction and teamwork, and desire to be part of a great team and organization now and into the future, Compass Memorial Healthcare can be a great fit for you!

CMH is guided by our Standards of Behavior which highlight what we require and expect from our team members as well as what our team members can expect from their organization with accountability as the central theme. We are an evolving organization that endeavors to have the best team members and as a result the best care, we are well on this course.

This RRT position will work our Weekend Option Package of Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The registered respiratory therapy technician is a graduate of an A.M.A. approved training program and credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Card. The RRT is responsible for the providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policy and procedure to provide a level of patient care equivalent to the level of care available throughout the institution.

1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) preferred.
b. Graduate of AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
c. Current state of Iowa Respiratory Therapy Licensure.
d. PALS and ACLS certification.
e. Previous experience in all aspects of Cardiopulmonary Services.
f. Knowledge of mechanical ventilators, invasive and non-invasive, performing EKG’s, Holter Monitors and overnight oximetry.
g. Prefer previous experience and/or knowledge of PFT’s.
h. Previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services.
i. Must have the ability to work with associated technologies relevant to the position.
j. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, needs and solutions with all levels of the organization.
k. Ability to define problems, collects information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
l. Must possess valid Mandatory Reporter training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse.
m. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Night
Contact Information
Lesa Waddell - Director of Human Resources
Compass Memorial Healthcare
300 West May Street
Marengo, IA 52301
Email: lwaddell@compassmemorial.org
Phone: (319) 642-8026
Fax: (319) 642-8009

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