Respiratory Therapist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Respiratory Therapist HPAE Tech Secaucus, NJ, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3454 Position Summary Provide respiratory care procedures per hospital policy. Job Duties Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate continuum of care Maintains the dignity/confidentiality of the patient, serves as a patient advocate Verifies the identification of patient using two identifiers Verifies physician order before performing therapy, reviews pertinent clinical data Explain procedure to patients in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety Select, assemble, check for proper function and operation, use and troubleshoot equipment. Ensures all infection control policies and procedures are always adhered to Administers prescribed therapy (oxygen therapy, medication administration, ventilator management, Non invasive therapy) in accordance with department policy and procedure Documents in the medical record: patient assessment, patient education, therapy provided, ventilator, Non-invasive flow sheet, and EMR Initiates, monitors , evaluates and manages care for mechanically ventilated patients according to department protocols Maintains a patent airway including intubation and provides ventilation and chest compressions during CPR Performs arterial puncture to obtain samples for blood gas analysis. Accesion and release results in Osimer Performs diagnostic related testing such as sputum induction, forced vital capacity, peak flow measurements, bedside PFT and pulse oximetry, 6 minute walk. Performs CAP testing as required TJC (The Joint Commission) on ABG analyzers Processes respiratory equipment for cleaning and disinfection/ sterilization Secure, maintain and care for patients with artificial airways Access patient’s skin integrity and document in EMR and report finding to Wound Care. Administration of medications as ordered within +/- 1 hour time period of scheduled frequency Initiates new start orders within the time frame for the specified frequency Ventilator Non-Invasive therapy flow sheet and EMR charting to be performed twice per shift and any changes that were made. Critical values to be reported within 15 minutes of obtaining ABG results (document critical values reported – Date, Time, Person reported to and RT initials. Performs EKG as needed Performs other duties as assigned and necessary. Qualifications and Skills Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written. Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure Requirements Graduate of an approved school for Respiratory Care. (Program must be accredited by CoARC-Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care). Pass the NBRC ( National board for Respiratory Care) Exam Current NJ State License BLS certification required, ACLS, PALS & NRP approved by AHA preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Hudson Regional Health