RT Respiratory Therapist RT Full Time Days 3K

Vibra Travels•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist works under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and/or Lead Respiratory Therapist and, upon physician request, sets up and operates respiratory care equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness. The position provides respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and older. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The therapist performs prescribed respiratory treatments, manages and monitors ventilators, participates in ventilator weaning, provides tracheostomy care, and supports ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The role also includes documenting treatments and patient responses, educating patients and caregivers, processing and maintaining equipment, performing diagnostic studies including blood gas analysis, and coordinating care with nurses and other hospital personnel. The position is at a long-term acute care facility.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice as a Respiratory Practitioner in the state of employment.
Must have BLS upon hire.
Must obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Must maintain licenses and certifications throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate respiratory care equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness.
Provide care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and older while respecting each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and document education provided to patients and caregivers.
Conduct physician-prescribed treatments, including hand-held nebulizer therapy, oxygen and humidity delivery, medicinal vapors and gases, and chest physical therapy.
Set up, operate, and monitor ventilators; participate in ventilator weaning using protocols and physician direction; and adjust ventilator settings to support patient comfort and respiratory demand.
Maintain ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubate as necessary.
Document treatments and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart, and place MARs in the appropriate order.
Perform tracheostomy care and change tracheostomy tubes as needed and according to hospital policy, documenting changes in respiratory progress notes.
Change tubing, inline suction devices, and suction canisters according to hospital policy and procedure.
Report scheduled treatments, patient conditions, changes, and new orders to relief personnel, and keep the patient's primary care nurse informed.
Clean, sterilize, package, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment, including ENT/bronchoscope equipment, for transport; ensure Cidex OPA is functional and tested within the prior 24 hours.
Perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs, including ventilator EST and SST pre-use checks, and document checks in the cleaning log.
Make regular rounds; check ventilators at least every four hours and oxygen equipment at least once per shift; fill room humidifiers, change suction canisters daily, and spot-check other equipment.
Perform and evaluate arterial and venous blood gas analysis, demonstrate competency with blood gas devices, and complete annual continuing education related to laboratory practices.
Assist with preparing respiratory care and ventilator patients for physical therapy, ambulation, and transport; store oxygen tanks according to OSHA and hospital guidelines.
Attend monthly Respiratory Care department meetings, general staff meetings, and in-services.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected violations to the Compliance Officer.
Maintain professional conduct and comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and attendance requirements.
Follow precautions to prevent exposure to blood-borne pathogens and participate in the Hazardous Material Program and safety and patient safety practices.
Recognize potential patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals and interventions.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Protect patient health information by limiting access and sharing it only as needed for work purposes.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.