Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT

First Connect Health

Bakersfield, CA

Job Description:
Shift: Night shift

Job Summary:

This is the highest level in the Respiratory Therapist flexible classification series.
The Respiratory Therapist IV is fully competent in the use of the most complex treatment techniques and assists in training others in these techniques.
This level works with a minimum of supervision and carries out routine medical technical therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and may be assigned off-site to perform duties that are consistent within this classification.
This level is distinguished from the Respiratory Therapist III classification by requiring a higher level of accredited respiratory therapy education and professional credentialing. It is further distinguished by its responsibility to serve as lead practitioner for specified hours or shifts.

Job Responsibilities:

Administers IPPB therapy.
Performs humidity and aerosol therapy.
Administers medical gas and pulmonary drainage procedures.
Performs cardiorespiratory resuscitation, electrocardiography testing, and related procedures.
Administers aerosolized drugs.
Provides continuous mechanical ventilation; maintains artificial airways.
Performs more complex pulmonary function testing.
Performs arterial blood gas sampling.
Cleans and prepares equipment; performs routine mechanical maintenance on respiratory therapy equipment.
Makes periodic and emergency checks on respiratory therapy equipment installations.
Operates analyzers to determine saturation of oxygen and other gases in the blood.
Serves as a knowledge resource to the physician and hospital staff in relation to the technical aspects of respiratory care and the effectiveness of methods to administer safe respiratory therapy.
Provides suggestions regarding the patients' treatment and pulmonary progress; instructs the patient and his family in the use of equipment and techniques involved in self care; provides instruction to patients and family in the nature of cardiorespiratory disease and its ramifications.
Develops individual exercise routines, bronchial clearing procedures, evaluation and monitoring techniques for each patient.
Implements infection control and demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques.
Responds to emergency calls throughout the hospital.
Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given; generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping.
Conducts quality assurance monitors.
Dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.
Assists with maintenance and processing of equipment and products used in providing cardiopulmonary services
Assists with bronchoscopies.
Provides assistance in cardiorespiratory rehabilitation.
Participates in training and supervision of new employees; assists in the
instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of patient and equipment after initial installation.
Performs other job-related functions as required.

Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Acute Care.
Learn and conduct diagnostic tests such as EEG, EKG, Pulmonary Function and Echocardiograms.
Explain and teach others the fundamentals of respiratory therapy, cardiopulmonary services, electrocardiography testing and related procedures, the use of respiratory equipment and how to adjust the equipment to individual patient needs.
Implement goal-oriented ventilator management with close interaction with physicians and nurses.
Interpret arterial blood gas results and recommend appropriate action so timely therapy changes can be made.
Understand hospital routine and organization.
Work with medical staff and patients.
Operating principles of commonly used types of ventilators and respiratory care equipment, including intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus, nebulizers, humidifiers and oxygen analysers, cardiopulmonary physiology, electrocardiography testing and related equipment used in testing and diagnostic studies, the chemistry of gases in respiratory therapy and the symptoms common to patients suffering respiratory ailments.
Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A

Education:

Required Education: N/A
Preferred Education :N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
BLS
ACLS (Advance Cardiovascular Lift Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency.
Possession of a valid, current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, issued by the State of California.
Eligible for registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Certification must have the RRT Number Verification on it.
OR
Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT). Certification must have the RRT Number Verification on it.
Possession of a Class C California Driver's License may be required by assignment to off-site locations.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: N/A

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