Respiratory Therapist IP (Cert)
About The Position
Administers respiratory therapy care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardio-pulmonary system, as prescribed under supervision of Physician. Overall performance of below indicated essential job duties: Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages. Provides information and education to patient and family regarding therapy being performed. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with the physician's orders. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes and notifies physician of any adverse reactions. Documents assessments and respiratory care provided in EPIC. Assist in emergency care
Requirements
- One year certificate from accredited college or technical school
- Holds and maintains a Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner and/or other states as necessary.
- Holds and maintains Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree or higher in Respiratory Care
- 1 year experience in an acute care setting.
- Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Responsibilities
- Carries out routine therapy as ordered by the Physician including, but not limited to, oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, sputum induction, mixed gases, invasive ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and airway management.
- Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
- Provides information and education to patient and family regarding therapy being performed.
- Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with the physician's orders.
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes and notifies physician of any adverse reactions.
- Documents assessments and respiratory care provided in EPIC.
- Assist in emergency care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
