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 include:

• 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: IPPB, IS, HHN, CPAP & BiPAP, Heliox.
• Safe utilization of gas cylinders and piped in gas outlets.
• Performs PFT's to the standards of the American Thoracic Society.
• 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.
• Participates 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.

Essential Functions (Cont.)

• Technology and Learning

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