Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT, FT 6a-6p

Johnson Regional Medical Center•Clarksville, AR

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Director, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures. This role requires the ability to administer various respiratory therapy treatments, monitor ventilators, perform airway management, and conduct arterial punctures. The therapist must also be knowledgeable in oxygen delivery methods, patient assessment, and documentation. A key aspect of this role involves understanding and applying age-specific techniques and treatment modalities for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics, as well as adhering to medication safety protocols and maintaining a safe patient care environment. The position also includes performing EKGs, managing departmental equipment, and educating patients and their families. The Respiratory Therapist is expected to attend educational sessions and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services, preferred.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment and potential side effects.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understanding the purpose and possible side effects of each.
Sets-up and monitors invasive and non-invasive ventilators and performs associated critical care duties such as airway management, tracheal suctioning, and endotracheal intubation.
Assesses patient pain that interferes with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation and makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, understanding possible complications and contraindications.
Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
Maintains thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
Performs EKGs, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning, Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
Attends education inservice programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training.
Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.