Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered, including the evaluation and treatment of patients, are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, staff, and community groups as needed. Job Responsibilities Administers respiratory therapy procedures as directed by management. Performs Aerosol Therapy treatments. Conducts CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy for secretion mobilization. Executes Incentive Spirometry therapy. Performs M.D.I. therapy. Conducts suctioning procedures. Performs extubation procedures. Ensures Oxygen Tank Safety. Administers Oxygen Therapy using approved devices. Manages BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms. Performs Cough Assist/Vest therapy. Handles High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms. Conducts Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedures. Performs Fit Testing procedures in coordination with Employee Health. Executes Pulse Oximetry procedures. Performs Adult and Pediatric EKG procedures. Administers Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal BLS life support. Manages Mechanical Ventilation and Ventilator Alarms. Performs Arterial Puncture and Analysis for the Blood Gas Laboratory. Conducts Quality Control for the Blood Gas Laboratory. Manages patient healthcare information systems. Oversees medication administration and dispensing systems. Verifies physician's written orders for pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Records and reports appropriately the results of all procedures. Abides by department Delivery Standards. Maintains files and bookkeeping records in accordance with department policy. Assists in departmental in-service programs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills & Experience Up to three years of experience. Attention to Detail. Collaboration. Communication (verbal & written). Continuous Learning. Judgement and Critical Thinking. Planning (Organizing, Time Management). Problem Solving. Quality. Reliability. Safety and Risk Management. Technical Expertise. Preferred Skills & Experience One year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Schedule Notes Days; 36 hours per week. Required experience includes critical care, NICU, specific ventilators, and healthcare information systems. Ability to participate in external patient transports is necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr TALENT Software Services