Respiratory Therapist - PRN Days

Kindred Healthcare•Muskogee, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals provides acute care to patients with complex conditions through physician-led care teams. Respiratory therapists support patients with serious respiratory illnesses, who have access to respiratory therapy 24/7. The Respiratory Therapist administers safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians. Duties include monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, assessing patients, understanding hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results, and providing patient monitoring, teaching, and training. The therapist works in all areas of the hospital and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education as required for registry by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Appropriate licensure from the state licensing agency.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies.
Good interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing to perform job duties.
Understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to provide appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients as applicable.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Reading and comprehension skills sufficient to perform job duties.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver all respiratory care procedures competently, as outlined in department policies and procedures, and work in all areas of the hospital.
Document respiratory care procedures accurately and completely, and enter daily patient services and charges into the department computer system.
Verify respiratory care physician orders and initial, date, and time them after verification.
Give and receive accurate, complete reports; update patient profile cards to reflect current clinical status; and be ready for report at specified times.
Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
Keep the Supervisor informed of changes in workload and patient acuity.
Demonstrate working knowledge of respiratory care instruments and equipment, and troubleshoot problems appropriately.
Perform airway management, including bag-mask ventilation, assisting with intubation, suctioning, and use of artificial airways; initiate and perform CPR; and take primary responsibility for airway management.
Initiate, maintain, monitor, and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
Provide timely, accurate updates to physicians and other hospital personnel, and contact physicians with recommendations for therapy changes or modifications.
Assist with orientation and training of new employees and respiratory or nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.