Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job TitleRespiratory TherapistDutiesDuties include but are not limited to:Provide respiratory care to critically ill and/or poor risk patients in ICU and Step-Down units.Administer oxygen, aerosol, humidity, and positive pressure breathing therapy.Position patient and perform chest physiotherapy and drainage, noting the effectiveness of therapy.Implement adult artificial ventilation upon physician's orders.Maintain and monitor ventilator patients as required and make adjustments based on blood gas analysis with the physician's approval.Administer prescribed medications that pertain to the field, note contraindications and/or adverse reactions, and notify the physician and recommend corrective therapy as indicated.Perform arterial blood gas analysis from arterial puncture or arterial line. Analyze blood with the mechanical analyzer, interpret the results of the analysis, consult with the physician on the results, and make recommendations.Perform maintenance, calibrations, repair, and quality control of the blood gas analyzers.Provide emergency respiratory therapy treatments to critically ill patients.Monitor patient reactions to therapy with the use of pulse oximetry.Perform pulmonary function tests including spirometry, lung volumes, and exercise testing.Work overtime as required by the needs of the department.Document in the progress notes and other areas all pertinent information regarding patient response and tolerance to all forms of therapy and test procedures performed.Participate in research projects under the direction of the Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy.Work Schedule: Full range of shifts, depending on needs of the facility (days, evenings, nights), subject to changed based on the needs of the facility.Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 00295F, 00296F, 00297F, 00748FRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized