Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - FT - Night

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

80d

About The Position

Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription, by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required.
• Associate's Degree Graduate of Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Program Preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required.
• Respiratory Therapist - KSBHA Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Required.
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews EMR for physician orders and 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.
• Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, blood gas collection and analysis, and aerosol equipment.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts to obtain optimum results to therapy.
• Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure appropriate safety and functionality.
• Reports improper working equipment.
• Monitors patient’s physiological status and responses to therapy such as vital signs, breath sounds, respiratory rate and pattern, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Performs bronchopulmonary hygiene and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Performs basic life support measures, and responds to emergent patient situations.
• Documents patient care in patient’s EMR.
• Records accurate patient charges.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to orientees.
• Serves as Clinical Instructor for Respiratory students.
• Maintains all respiratory equipment by performing daily maintenance, calibration, pre-use check out procedures and troubleshooting to ensure, and maintain, a state of readiness.
• Provide patient and family education on Respiratory disorders, therapies and treatments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees