REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Respiratory Therapist

Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's order for both in-house and out-patient care.

Compensation Pay Range: $40.00 - $53.83

Responsibilities:

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 including but not limited to: IS, HHN, CPAP & BiPAP, Heliox.

Safe utilization of gas cylinders and piped in gas outlets.

Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial and femoral sites independently. Draws off arterial lines to obtain sample for blood gas analysis.

Be a member of both the "code team" and the "rapid response team" responding to arrest and patient in crisis situations.

Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Demonstrates ability to perform naso-tracheal and endo-tracheal suctioning on patients.

Documents all maintenance, calibration, problems, and quality controls performed on the blood gas analyzers.

Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, ETCO2, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, oxygen blenders.

Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.

Familiar with the set-up and administration of CPAP and BiPAP.

Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patients medical record.

Participation in reporting patient progress, patient condition, and documenting needed level of care to the next shift as determined by observation at shift change.

Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.

Safety Awareness Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.

Performs new respiratory procedures as they are introduced and inserviced 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.

Technology and Learning:

Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Education - Preferred: Must be a graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Care.

Minimum Work Experience: Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Required Licenses / Registrations: Respiratory Therapist License Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Required Classes/Skills: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, BLS - Basic Life Support

Night shift 3 12 hour shifts a week, up to every other weekend.