Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered, including the evaluation and treatment of patients, are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Services are provided to inpatients, outpatients, staff, and affiliated community groups as needed. Job Summary To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered, including the evaluation and treatment of patients, are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Services are provided to inpatients, outpatients, staff, and affiliated community groups as needed. Job Responsibilities Administer respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager. Perform Aerosol Therapy treatments. Conduct CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy for secretion mobilization. Execute Incentive Spirometry therapy. Administer M.D.I. therapy. Perform Suctioning and Extubation procedures. Ensure Oxygen Tank Safety and administer Oxygen Therapy on all approved devices. Manage BiPAP-CPAP therapy and associated alarms. Conduct Cough Assist/Vest therapy. Manage High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms. Perform Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedure. Conduct Fit Testing procedure in coordination with Employee Health. Perform Pulse Oximetry and EKG procedures for both adults and pediatric patients. Provide Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal BLS life support. Manage Mechanical Ventilation and Ventilator Alarms. Perform Arterial Puncture and Analysis for the Blood Gas Laboratory. Conduct Quality Control for the Blood Gas Laboratory. Manage patient healthcare information system and medication administration programs. Verify physician's written orders for pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Record and report the results of all procedures appropriately. Perform BLS when necessary, after certification. Abide by department Delivery Standards and maintain files and bookkeeping records in accordance with policy. Assist in departmental in-service programs and perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills & Experience Up to three (3) years of experience. Attention to Detail. Collaboration and Communication (verbal & written). Continuous Learning and Judgement/Critical Thinking. Planning (Organizing, Time Management) and Problem Solving. Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Risk Management. Technical Expertise. Preferred Skills & Experience One (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Schedule Notes Nights; 36 hours per week. Required experience includes critical care, NICU, and specific ventilator systems. Ability to participate in external patient transports is necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr TALENT Software Services