Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapist Nursing Home

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Responsible for evaluating respiratory care for appropriateness and effectiveness and communicates findings/results to other health care professionals. This position may perform role of charge therapist in absence of manager/supervisor.
Administers MDI, medication nebulization, posture drainage, positive pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, oxygen and aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, etc.; performs auscultation, checks pulse and respiratory rate; notifies Medical or Nursing Personnel of any adverse reactions; records pertinent data on patient charts; carries out interventions appropriate to patient age, sex, physical and developmental need.
Prepares for patient treatment: receives orders from Physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners for treatment; gathers necessary materials and equipment and transports to patient's bedside; Achieves adequate respiratory support for patient. If applicable, per care-site policy, performs intubation in emergency situations,
Performs invasive procedures such as suctioning and arterial blood gas sampling/analysis to ensure proper airway function and to provide relevant diagnostic data.
Responds to stat calls, Codes, Emergency response calls (known as RAT; RRT; As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
Associate's Degree (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, NBRC - National Board of Respiratory Care - The National Board for Respiratory Care, RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - American Association for Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care or Certificate of Program Completion in Respiratory Care NBRC-RRT registry Ohio License (Ohio Limited Permit acceptable)CPR Certification
Valid state driver’s license, Minimum of eighteen (18) years old, Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), Must provide proof of insurance, if applicable.

Work Shift:
Wound Care Center

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