Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

The Respiratory Therapist provides for assessment, evaluation, planning and documentation of care provided to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in the following age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This care will be delivered in accordance with established standards of performance in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Pender Community Hospital.

• Documentation is accurate, timely, and complete
• Assembles, maintains, and calibrates respiratory therapy equipment per manufacturer guidelines
• Assists with patient care in Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Communicates assessments and updates with applicable members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Monitors inventory and key supplies and restocks when necessary.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and promptly reports all equipment malfunctions to management.
• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family that is necessary to treatment.
• Performs patient education
• Performs respiratory specific procedures such as but not limited to:
  • Chest Physical Therapy
  • BiPAP & CPAP Therapy
  • Arterial puncture for the purpose of blood gas analysis, after proper certification
  • Ventilatory support
  • Inhaled medications
  • Electrocardiograms (ECG)
  • Holter and Event Monitor
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Application and monitoring of oxygen
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Bronchopulmonary hygiene
  • Car seat challenge

Hours: Hours vary/as needed, Monday-Friday

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree
• Two years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred
• The candidate must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all procedures, indications, contraindications and hazards involved in respiratory care and knowledge of life support equipment.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability and knowledge required to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for quality care.
• Active Member of AARC preferred
• Emergency Room, Critical Care, Pediatric, and Neonatal experience preferred

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

• Graduate of a recognized COARC or JRCRTE/AMA Respiratory Care Educational Program
• Current/Active license to practice Respiratory Therapy in the State of Nebraska
• Must have BLS certification upon hire
• ACLS, PALS, & NRP within one year of employment

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.