Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Variable Shifts
About The Position
Performs a variety of clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Scope of Practice Job Description. Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment. Obtains blood gasses from sites, analyzes and reports results. Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, as appropriate. Communicates with members of the healthcare team, including students and nurse shadows, providing accurate and complete reports and making recommendations as appropriate. Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate degree.
- Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school
- Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- BLS
- NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.
- Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Nice To Haves
- No experience defined.
Responsibilities
- Performs respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physician’s order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.
- Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment.
- Obtains blood gasses from sites.
- Analyzes and reports results.
- Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and tasks.
- Provides patient and family education, as appropriate.
- Communicates with members of the healthcare team to include students and nurse shadows.
- Provides an accurate and complete report.
- Makes recommendations as appropriate.
- Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above.
- Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives.
- Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
