Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Methodist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

13d•$30 - $51

About The Position

As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ECG, oxygen administration and airway management.

Requirements

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Certificate of Completion: Respiratory Therapy
Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory therapy experience

Responsibilities

PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Interprets and executes physician orders
Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages
Performs patient education
Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
Notify leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
Documents all medication and patient care errors
Uses protective equipment appropriately
Performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned
Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
Follows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and procedures
Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
Performs oxygen rounds
Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen, nebulizer, and/or suction equipment
Responds to emergency situations, RRT calls and codes immediately
Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
Performs patient bedside lab testing (ABGs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
PERFORMS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modalities
Responds promptly to urgent needs
Uses protective equipment appropriately
Participates in patient rounds with physicians if assigned
Performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and PRN
Sets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters
Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions
Documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately
Acts as patient advocate
Practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs
Contacts physicians to improve patient care
Contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings
Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues
Sets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAP
MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY
Completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen
Completes documentation on all internal forms
Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily
Completes accurate information on all ECGs
Performs editing of ECGs accurately when assigned
Documents on all diagnostic tests
ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Learns the functions of all new equipment
Learns new procedures
Knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures
Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe
Attends educational offerings to validate skills
Maintain current knowledge of all equipment
Maintain current license
Maintain current credentials
Acts as a resource person for others
Participates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers