Respiratory Therapist Certified PRN Days

Kindred Healthcare•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Certified administers safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians. The role includes monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, assessing patients, understanding hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results, and providing patient monitoring, teaching, and training. The therapist works throughout the hospital and provides care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients. The position requires accurate documentation and order verification, effective airway management, equipment troubleshooting, communication with physicians and hospital staff, and participation in department and hospital activities. The therapist also assists with employee and student orientation and training. This is a PRN day-shift role at Kindred Hospital Arlington, a long-term acute care hospital serving patients recovering from intensive care and medically complex conditions.

Requirements

Education as required for registry by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Appropriate licensure from the state licensing agency.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies.
Good interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing to perform job duties.
Understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to provide care appropriate for adult and geriatric patients.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
Reading and comprehension skills sufficient to perform job duties.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory care procedures in accordance with department policies and procedures, working in all hospital areas.
Document respiratory care procedures accurately and completely, and enter daily services and charges into the department computer system.
Verify respiratory care physician orders and initial, date, and time them after verification.
Receive and provide accurate, complete reports; update patient profile cards to reflect current clinical status and be ready at specified report times.
Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
Keep the supervisor informed about workload and patient acuity changes.
Demonstrate knowledge of respiratory care instruments and equipment, troubleshoot problems, and resolve them appropriately.
Provide airway management, including bag-mask ventilation; assist physicians or intubation-certified therapists with intubation; use safe suction techniques and artificial airways; initiate and perform CPR; and manage continuous mechanical ventilation.
Initiate, maintain, monitor, and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
Provide timely, accurate updates to physicians and other hospital personnel, and recommend therapy changes or modifications by contacting physicians.
Assist with orientation and training of new employees and respiratory or nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.