Resp Therapist Float PRN

Respiratory Therapist Float PRN

The Respiratory Therapist Float PRN has advanced knowledge and training of the cardiopulmonary system that is used to manage and treat patients. Therapists will use different scientific principles, therapies, and techniques to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Essential functions of the role include performing and directing the administration of respiratory care services, administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations, reviewing physician's orders, analyzing patient's diagnostic test results, providing appropriate therapy based on the patient's current clinical condition, performing routine and advanced respiratory therapy, prioritizing patient needs in a rapidly changing environment, instructing patient in the use of various respiratory care equipment, assessing patient response to therapy, documenting all treatments and therapies given, accurately filing all corresponding charges, reporting outcomes of therapeutic interventions, adhering to established policies including infection control and isolation policies, HIPAA, time and attendance, and social media, and working willingly and professionally with other employees, healthcare professionals, and students.

Key success factors include a general understanding of respiratory care modalities, therapies, equipment, and medications, the ability to read, write, and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate, the ability to work under stressful conditions, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and general computer skills including typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.