Registered Respiratory Therapist - CardioPulmonary

Overview Registered Respiratory Therapist - CardioPulmonary role at TieTalent. Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Responsibilities Emergency (Code Blue and White) response Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning Delivery of aerosolized drugs Ventilator management (setup and operation) Oral hygiene Airway retaining device placement and maintenance Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring Chest film analysis Bloodgas collection and analysis EKG analysis Accurate and complete documentation Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary Participate in CAP and JC surveys RRTs may function as Shift Leader or Team Leader Advanced practice skills may include: therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; Pulmonary Function Testing; Bronchoscopy assist; Hemodynamic Monitoring; Waveform analysis; Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies); Polysomnography; Transport duties Job Requirements Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience preferred Licenses, Certifications: RT or RCP License in state of employment required; BLS required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required Position Requirements: Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (grace periods may apply as described in original) Work Schedule Varies Work Type Full Time Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr