Respiratory Therapy Extern Contingent

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

93d

About The Position

Administers nasal oxygen, Nebulized medication treatments, Hyper-inflation therapy examples; Acapella, Thera-Pep, etc., ECGs, inpatient transports, nocturnal pulse oximetry studies, and other applicable procedures to patients as prescribed by physician. Note: For Respiratory Therapy students only; who have completed the theory & clinical module in P & PD and/or non-invasive ventilation such as BIPAP/CPAP successfully in school and have established Tr RC competency. Will establish and maintain applicable Respiratory Care competency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of either 1) first year of accredited RT program in good standing or 2) paramedic or EMT program.
• 6 months of RT experience preferred.
• BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Uses 'AIDET' principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization.
• Provides a consistent experience to patients, families, visitors and internal customers by using 'Key Words at Key Times.'
• Obtains required medications according to prescription.
• Treats patient in accordance with NMT policy, monitors patient's response to therapy and record in the electronic medical record.
• Performs suctioning procedures as needed.
• Performs non-invasive measurement of oxygen saturation levels via pulse oximetry.
• Documents in patient's electronic medical record.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of results—i.e., Respiratory Therapist, Nurse.
• Serves as member of the Code Blue Team, receives direction from Charge Therapist during code—i.e., chest compressions, etc.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places per HIPPA guidelines.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.
• Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Assists with inter-hospital patient transports for patients that are on devices that have been documented for competency on.
• Performs nocturnal pulse oximetry studies on patients, based on orders directed by a managing physician.
• Continues to gain additional knowledge and additional competency as position/experience deems appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED