Neo/Pedi Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's order.

Compensation Pay Range: $44.00 - $59.22

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
• Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include: IS, HHN, Ventilator therapy for neonates, oxygen delivery devices, surfactant administration, flutter devices and metered dose inhalers.
• Safe utilization of gas cylinders and piped in gas outlets.
• Performs arterial punctures using radial, and brachial sites independently. Performs capillary gases.
• Be a member of the "code team" responding to arrest situations.
• Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Able to perform naso-tracheal and endo-tracheal suctioning on patients.
• Documents all maintenance, calibration, problems, and quality controls performed on the blood gas analyzers.
• Set up and maintains heliox system
• Setting up and maintenance of oxygen devices.
• Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret a chest x-ray for endotracheal tube placement, lung expansion and gross respiratory abnormalities.
• Maintains accurate records, documenting clinical notes in patient's medical record.
• Maintains skills and knowledge for intubation of neonate.
• Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.
• Performs new respiratory procedures as they are introduced and in-service into the Respiratory Care Department.
• Adheres to policies and procedures required for the implementation of the National Patient Safety Goals as determined by process improvement reviews.
• Member of the Neonatal transport team. As a member of the transport team is expected to perform all duties within job description in addition to: