Respiratory Therapist PRN

AVEM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC•Stroud, OK

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under medical supervision, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the delivery of cardiopulmonary services to inpatients, outpatients, and emergency room patients on a 24-hour basis. In this capacity, the Respiratory Therapist is expected to function with only minimal or indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions. The Respiratory Therapist performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with established policies and procedures to include reviewing existing data in patient records. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners’ standards.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Applied Science.
Current RCP from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of evaluations.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience preferred.
Preferred CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
Remains alert to and assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation.
Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, 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.
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.
Other duties as requested within scope of practice.