Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Methodist McKinney Hospital•McKinney, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, understanding their indications and contraindications. The role involves administering therapeutic modalities such as HHN and lung expansion therapy, setting up and monitoring oxygen delivery systems, and performing arterial punctures. The Respiratory Therapist will also manage artificial airway care, including deep blind tracheal suctioning, and administer all types of mechanical ventilation, including BiPap and CPAP. Familiarity with oxygen delivery systems and measuring devices like pulse oximeters and ETCO2 is essential. The role includes setting up, performing safety checks, monitoring, and troubleshooting mechanical ventilators, as well as maintaining accurate patient records in the EMR and documenting all patient charges.

Requirements

Must maintain Basic Life Safety (BLS) certification
Must maintain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Must maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Texas state license
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
Minimum five years in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy, and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include: HHN and lung expansion therapy.
Sets up and monitors oxygen.
Sets up oxygen cylinders and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place.
Performs arterial punctures using radial and brachial sites independently.
Draws off arterial lines to obtain sample for blood gas.
Performs all aspects of artificial airway care.
Able to perform deep blind tracheal suctioning on patients.
Responsible for the administration of all types of mechanical ventilation including BiPap and CPAP.
Familiar with oxygen delivery systems (i.e., nasal, venuturi mask).
Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, pulse oximeter, respirometer, ETCO2.
Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.
Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in EMR and complete documentation of all patient charges.