Respiratory Therapist

Coalinga Regional Medical Center • Coalinga, CA

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About The Position

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
POSITION SUMMARY
Demonstrates competent patient assessment skills for various age groups. Responsible
for direct and indirect cardiopulmonary care and patient services. Delivers routine and
critical care services consistent with departmental policies and procedures which include
but are not limited to, a full range of cardiorespiratory treatments. These are
administration of pulmonary medications, treatments, diagnostic procedures,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management, and education for patient, family and healthcare team members. Performs ECG’s, interdepartmental transports on ventilator assisted patients, ABG’s, assistance with Bronchoscopies and any other related Cardiopulmonary Care procedures and duties as assigned. May give instruction to others in the proper use and care of equipment; and does related work as required.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by State of California Respiratory Care Board.
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Registered by the NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care)
• Ability to: Administer a variety of respiratory therapy treatments and modalities; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; assist with patient and family education; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians co-workers and others; train and lead others.

Nice To Haves

• NRP and dysrhythmia recognition are highly recommended

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Operates blood gas analysis equipment and report results.
• Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.
• Sets up and maintains long term ventilators.
• Performs screening pulmonary function tests.
• Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration or securing and maintain respiration equipment.
• Reads patients’ charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.
• May act as lead worker; adjust assignments based on census and availability of staff, may check and review work of others and may train others as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees