Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Up to $7,500 Bonus Based on Eligibility
 

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Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights Position Summary

A licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the performance of diagnostic testing and the administration of prescribed respiratory therapy procedures and medications and related life support measures to patients with deficiencies, abnormalities, and diseases of the cardiopulmonary system. The Respiratory Care Practitioner assesses patient condition, reviews medical history, and documents patient progress and response to treatment according to hospital department and accrediting organizations standards. The Respiratory Care Practitioner is aware of and applies research-based current clinical practices for patient care. Contacts physician regarding patient status, to clarify orders, makes recommendations for therapy, and recognizes when contraindications are present. The Respiratory Care Practitioner, in collaboration with other licensed caregivers, helps to maintain the interdisciplinary plan of care based on patient and family response.

Responsibilities

Level 1 – Minimal Competencies 

Perform diagnostic testing and the administration of prescribed respiratory therapy.

Perform SVN Therapy and MDI Therapy on intubated and non-intubated patients.

Performs Incentive Spirometry and documentation per facilities guidelines.

Perform chest physiotherapy -by manual or mechanical means.

Performs sputum induction and appropriate documentation.

Perform arterial puncture and arterial line draws

Perform arterial blood gas and co-oximetry analysis per facility including critical value result notification.

Perform bedside Pulmonary Function screening pre and post bronchodilator with review of study data, and document appropriately.

Administer routinely prescribed inhaled medications and substitutions. 

Clarify pharmacy orders. 

Complete Med. Admin. 

Record- MAR sign off as appropriate per facility.

Initiate and maintain Non-invasive Ventilation per physician order with appropriate documentation.

Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation per physician orders with appropriate documentation.

Initiate and maintain transport ventilators, with appropriate documentation

Perform daily maintenance and quality assurance measures as appropriate per facility specifications

Maintenance, stocking and cleaning of all appropriate respiratory care supplies and equipment and storage areas.

Performs nasal / oral tracheal suction and uses, operates, and maintains closed suction systems.

Understands medical gas systems and zone valve locations within the facility.

Follows all infection control standards for patient care and equipment processing.

Adheres to established bundle protocols VAP, Pressure ulcers, universal protocols, and other protocols as identified.

Performs appropriate weaning parameters and VC, NIF, Vt f/Vt with appropriate documentation

Familiar with code cart locations, code cart supplies and defibrillator use / operation.

Understands Oxygen therapy and provides appropriate oxygen and continuous aerosol therapy per facility

Responds to all emergency situations, Code arrests, Rapid Response calls and documents appropriately.

Provides rescue breathing via bag/mask/valve or pocket mask.

Understands appropriate medication labeling and storage of medication (locations).

Assist with other assigned or daily department responsibilities.

Understands the Incident command system (HEICS).

Cleans, sets up and safety checks ventilators and BiPAP/CPAP units and other equipment as indicated.

Performs all nece