Regional Respiratory Therapist

Creative Health Solutions, LLC

18d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide standard and specialized respiratory therapy services to adult and geriatric residents in accordance with physician's written orders and within the limits of acquired skills and capabilities. This position also requires knowledge of the behaviors, physical and emotional needs, life cycle changes, and comfort and care appropriate to the population served.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of the NBRC examination for Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry eligibility, or certification by the State Respiratory Care committee.
A current BLS Certification.
A current RCP license with the State of employment.
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective Respiratory Therapy practices within the State of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide and implement customer service and respiratory therapy treatment according to the facility population served
Providing excellent service to Patients following the facility’s mission statement.
Maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines
Administering aerosol treatments, Bipap/Cpap, oximeters, incentive spirometers, peak flows, percussion/postural drainage, diaphragmatic/pursed lip breathing, tracheal suctioning, and aspiration
Understanding and adhering to the implementation of the Respiratory Therapy Protocol
Understanding the delivery devices and medications as well as the desired effects and side effects used at BP
Understanding modifications of drug dosages that may be necessary within the resident population
Reporting side effects and adverse reactions to appropriate nursing personnel and Pharmacy personnel
Performing competently in emergency situations
Understanding isolation techniques and implementing those techniques for isolated residents
Maintaining skill in the assembly of all equipment
Establishing and maintaining a positive and effective working environment and work relationships with other medical team members, residents, resident's family members, and visitors
Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy modalities to the population served
Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span
Demonstrating the ability to assess data related to the resident's respiratory status
Identifying the needs of respiratory residents
Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times
Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints, or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
Provide respiratory documentation in accordance with facility policy and procedures
Complying with safety requirements, Infection Control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator.