RRT - General

Job Description

Job Description

Description:
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay. Job Summary: Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient. This position is represented by SEIU. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.: Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential: Preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license: Required Basic Life Support (BLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 days Advanced Cardiovascular?Life Support (ACLS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 days Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)?certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required at time of hire or within 90 days Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS: Required AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required Essential Functions: Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation. Performs drainage procedures, and provides additional patient care regarding cardio respiratory disease. Provides suggestions regarding the patients? treatment and pulmonary progress. Pro...