Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Noland Health Services • Dothan, AL

278d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist at Noland Hospital Dothan is responsible for administering respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the supervision of a physician and by prescription. This position requires organizing work schedules, consulting with physicians, and performing various respiratory therapy procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Respiratory Therapist Program.
• CRT/RRT credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Alabama Respiratory Therapy license.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes work schedule and schedules respiratory care for inpatients as ordered.
• Takes verbal orders from physicians regarding respiratory therapy treatment.
• Consults with physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Delivers CPT and breathing exercises.
• Performs sputum induction, NT suction, endotracheal suction, tracheostomy care, and monitors patients on continuous ventilation as prescribed by physician's orders according to established procedures.
• Performs pre and post analytical phases of the I-STAT blood gas procedures.
• 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.
• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders.
• Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration per apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
• Inspects, tests, and cleans respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Orders repairs when needed.
• Maintains proper working order of I-STAT machine by performing QC as required and reporting all errors or failures to supervisor.
• Acts in conjunction with supervisors to provide technical and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, students, and Respiratory Therapy staff.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
• Documents in patient's medical record pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Assists in transport of critically ill patients for diagnostic testing.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree