Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

PRN $40/HRKindred Hospital Dayton and Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is a 97-bed hospital. With 51 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 46-bed behavioral health unit offers treatment for adults ages 18+, including dedicated services for geriatric patients. The unit offers 24-hour supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support for mental health issues and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located downtown Dayton near the I-75 and I-35 junction, to the west of the Great Miami River.Job SummaryResponsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.Essential FunctionsCompetent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocolsMaintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of careVerify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory CareDemonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilizationInitiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devicesPerform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changesDemonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways Initiate and perform "CPR"Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral careImplement one way speaking valve trials per physician orderAssist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy proceduresComplete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentationPerform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readinessInitiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocolActively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility programPerform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoringPerform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysisPerform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as requiredPerform and document patient and family teaching/educationProvide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reportsParticipate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care roundsNotify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuityProvide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicatedAssist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientationKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsAbility to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situationsUtilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their familiesUnderstands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a teamMust have good and regular attendanceMust read, write and speak fluent English Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%Performs other related duties as assignedQualificationsEducationRespiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care Licenses/CertificationsCurrent Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing bodyCurrent Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)Current BLS and ACLS certificationsExperience1 year experience preferred