Respiratory Care Specialist EMT
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Specialist EMT assists and supports the Respiratory Therapy team, serving hospital patients who have difficulty breathing or have asthma and other pulmonary ailments. The role provides oxygen and respiratory therapies in the hospital and requires strong communication skills and a desire to help others. The position is as needed, with 8-hour day shifts and one weekend shift required per month. The role requires English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. It is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and is classified as an infrequent-driver position.
Requirements
- Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from the North Dakota Board of Emergency Services before the start date.
- Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians before the start date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association before starting.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently standing, walking, bending, reaching, and squatting/crouching/kneeling; continuously handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring 20–40 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement treatments for acute respiratory disorders.
- Administer oxygen therapy, walking desaturation tests, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy, and assist the Respiratory Therapy team as needed.
- Conduct oxygen rounds; disassemble and clean respiratory equipment; and perform preventative maintenance according to standard operating procedures.
- Recognize patients who may need additional respiratory support at home before discharge and identify patient and family needs.
- Identify significant changes in a patient's condition and report them to a Respiratory Therapist.
- Complete required documentation, including order entry and verification, electronic medical records, medication charting, patient safety or incident variance reports, and equipment repair tags, according to standard operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.
Benefits
- Health plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Education assistance
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
