Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - FT - Night

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the supervision of a Physician and by prescription. This role involves reviewing EMR for physician orders and patient information to assess patient condition and determine treatment requirements, including type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages. The therapist determines the most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions, and necessary modifications compatible with physician orders, consulting with the physician in case of adverse reactions. The position requires setting up and operating devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, blood gas collection and analysis, and aerosol equipment, while monitoring equipment function and adjusting for optimal results. Responsibilities also include inspecting and testing respiratory therapy equipment for safety and functionality, reporting any improper working equipment, and monitoring the patient’s physiological status and responses to therapy. The role involves performing bronchopulmonary hygiene, assisting patients with breathing exercises, performing basic life support measures, responding to emergent patient situations, and documenting patient care accurately in the EMR, including recording patient charges. Additionally, the Respiratory Therapist demonstrates respiratory care procedures to orientees and serves as a Clinical Instructor for Respiratory students, while maintaining all respiratory equipment through daily maintenance, calibration, pre-use checks, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
Graduate of Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Program Preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization. (Required proficiency)
Ability to calculate respiratory-related formulas as necessary for patient care. (Required proficiency)
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. (Required proficiency)
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required
Respiratory Therapist - KSBHA Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire. Required
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews EMR for physician orders and patient information, to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician’s orders.
Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, blood gas collection and analysis, and aerosol equipment.
Observes equipment function and adjusts to obtain optimum results to therapy.
Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure appropriate safety and functionality.
Reports improper working equipment
Monitors patient’s physiological status and responses to therapy such as vital signs, breath sounds, respiratory rate and pattern, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Performs bronchopulmonary hygiene and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
Performs basic life support measures, and responds to emergent patient situations.
Documents patient care in patient’s EMR.
Records accurate patient charges
Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to orientees.
Serves as Clinical Instructor for Respiratory students
Maintains all respiratory equipment by performing daily maintenance, calibration, pre-use check out procedures and troubleshooting to ensure, and maintain, a state of readiness
Provide patient and family education on Respiratory disorders, therapies and treatments
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned