Reg. Resp. Therapist

Pioneers Medical Center•Meeker, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual. The therapist will work in all areas of the hospital, assist in the orientation and training of new employees and students, and maintain accurate documentation of all procedures. Responsibilities include verifying physician orders, updating patient profiles, attending meetings, and understanding advanced ventilator modalities. The position also requires performing arterial blood gas sampling, airway management, assisting with intubations, initiating CPR, managing ventilated patients, interpreting graphics, evaluating chest x-rays, and initiating/maintaining mechanical ventilation.

Requirements

Graduation from a two-year AMA- approved School for Respiratory Care
Passing score on the NBRC examination
Active, unencumbered Colorado State License for performing respiratory care
Current BLS,Pals and ACLS certification, classes offered at PMC for new and recertification. Instructor licenses are acceptable in their place.
At least six months of previous working experience in a hospital setting is strongly desired.
Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements
Kind and professional demeanor.
Professional and well-groomed appearance.
Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
Self-directed and the ability to work independently.
Exudes professionalism in presentation.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of previous working experience in a hospital setting is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
Give and receive accurate and complete report.
Update and complete patient profile to reflect patient's current clinical status.
Work in all areas of the hospital.
Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all respiratory care procedures per department policy.
Verify respiratory care physicians' orders.
Initial, date, and time order after verification.
Receive and give accurate report.
Update and complete patient profile to reflect patients current clinical status.
Be prepared and ready to receive/give report at the specified times.
Attend and participate in departments in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
Keep supervisor apprised of changes in workload and patient activity.
Understand and institute advanced ventilator modalities such as IRV and PC-SIMV.
Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel.
Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians.
Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
Perform arterial blood gas sampling.
Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation.
Assist physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation.
Initiate and perform CPR, primarily responsible for airway management.
Initiate, maintain and monitor ventilated patients using Bicore and Siements graphics.
Interpret flow volumes and pressure volume curves to initiate appropriate clinical changes.
Evaluate chest x-ray for endotracheal placement and other clinical conditions optimizing Respiratory Care delivery.
Initiate, Maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
Understand and institute advanced ventilator modalities, such as IRV and PC-SIMV.