PRN Respiratory Therapist Nights (RRT)

About the position

Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
• Calibrates ventilators, disassembles, and cleans tags and bags clean equipment.
• Draw ABG's, bubble CPAP for infants, aerosol therapy, MDI therapy, Pulse oximetry, ETCO2 monitoring, oxygen therapy, CPT, BIPAP's, Ventilators (adult, pediatric, infant) EEG's and Pulmonary Function testing.
• Uses computer system to enter orders, document therapy, order supplies and charge for therapy administered.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program of Study for an Advanced Practice Level Respiratory Therapist with an Associate's degree in Science or Certification of Graduation is required.
• Active and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within six (6) months from hire date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs
• And much more…