Respiratory Care Practitioner (IV) - Respiratory Care

Kettering Health•Hamilton, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide high-level clinical respiratory care under indirect technical supervision, as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Lead. They assess patients, perform diagnostic tests to determine the underlying causes and extent of illness or injury, operate therapeutic gas administration equipment, administer prescribed medication therapy, manage mechanical ventilators, develop plans of care using approved therapist-driven protocols, and provide emergency care during medical emergencies. The role also includes other duties as assigned. Practitioners determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or providers and ensure care is compatible with physician orders and system protocols. They set up and administer routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures; perform invasive and noninvasive testing; assess and interpret evaluations and test results; maintain equipment; evaluate treatment outcomes and recommend modifications; assist with discharge planning and home medical equipment; document patient and department records; educate patients; and provide clinical preceptorship for Respiratory Therapy Students.

Requirements

Graduate of a 2–4 year AMA-approved Respiratory Program.
Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Professional.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care; RRT or registry eligible.
Current BLS with ACLS, PAL, or NRP for the respective area.
Acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states.
Ability to precept in acute/critical care areas.
Supervisory capabilities.

Nice To Haves

NRP is preferred but not required; training is available with a commitment.

Responsibilities

Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or providers and ensure compatibility with physician orders.
Perform respiratory protocols as outlined in system policies.
Set up and administer routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures, including inhalants, mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and environmental control systems.
Perform invasive and noninvasive testing to assist in treating chronic and acute respiratory illnesses.
Assess and interpret evaluations and test results.
Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment; ensure it functions safely and efficiently and order repairs when necessary.
Evaluate the effects of treatment plans and recommend modifications, including monitoring vital signs and arterial blood gases and reviewing patient information.
Complete discharge planning in consultation with medical staff and assist with qualifying and setting up home medical equipment.
Record information in the patient legal record and maintain department records.
Educate patients about their disease state, wellness, home care, and safety.
Provide clinical preceptorship for Respiratory Therapy Students.
Provide emergency care during medical emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned by departmental leadership.