Registerered Respiratory Therapist-East Hospital-Full-Time

Overview The Respiratory Care professional employed is responsible for providing and administering respiratory care in critical care, general floor care, and urgent care as ordered by the physician in a collaborative manner with nursing/staff to maximize patient care. The employee must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients presented to each assigned area. The employee also assists in the growth and development of the department and takes an active role in CQI projects. Prompt and accurate patient and department documentation is required. Education and Experience Education: Required: Associate of Science in Respiratory Care, or graduate of an NBRC and AMA approved Respiratory Program meeting requirement for eligibility of the NBRC Exam. Education: Preferred: Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Experience: Required: One (1) year of clinical experience as a respiratory therapist. Clinical training from an accredited Respiratory Care program is acceptable. Experience: Preferred: Two-Three (2-3) years of critical care experience as a registered therapist. Licenses and Certifications Required: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Tennessee licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, ABG endorsed. Current AHA PALS. Current AHA ACLS. Current AHA BLS-Healthcare Provider (HCP) BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: Current AHA NRP. Position Responsibilities Proper documentation in medical records using departmental information system Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Must be able to perform patient care in dynamic and changing environments Must be able to lift, twist, bend and work in small, sometimes hazardous environments Bronchodilator therapy Blood Gas sampling and analysis including, but not limited to i-STAT equipment Oxygen and Mixed Gas therapy Medication-Aerosol therapy Non-invasive ventilation Airway management (Basic and Advanced) Airway clearance Liquid and cylinder oxygen transport Mechanical ventilation Chest physiotherapy Humidification of medical gases Able to maintain currency and competency in regards to patient care in the hospital Patient and family education Peer and allied health education Decontamination of equipment Pulmonary hygiene Non-invasive monitoring, to include but not limited to, Pulse Oximetry Peak-flow measurements Bedside pulmonary function testing Fire brigade Orientation of staff members, as deemed appropriate Intubation / Extubation Surfactant replacement therapy Echocardiograms Standard Hours: Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr