Graduate Respiratory Therapy Tech

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy. The RCP I's primary job function is to provide high quality respiratory care delivery to the SOMC patient population in accordance with hospital policy. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by CoARC program or other deemed accrediting body required.
RCP(LTD) required
BLS/with re-certification every two years required.
BLS within 90 days of hire required
Ohio Medical Board RCP III license within 6 months of graduation required

Nice To Haves

Work and/or educational experience that promoted group/ team working relations is preferred

Responsibilities

Delivers medical gas administration through various types of devices
Administers humidification, aerosols and aerosolized medications
Performs postural drainage and chest physical therapy
Delivers hyperinflation therapy (i.e. IPPB, IS)
Demonstrates for patient education the use of home treatment systems (i.e. Peak Flow, Spacer)
Collects and reports patient information as an aid to planning of respiratory treatment programs
Performs nasal tracheal and artificial suctioning for sputum samples and documents as appropriate
Draws and collects blood for arterial sampling and documents as appropriate
Conducts pulmonary function testing for bedside spirometry and peak flow assessments
Manages natural and artificial airways under the supervision of the RCP II/III.
Monitor and manage noninvasive and invasive equipment used for ventilatory support under the supervision of the RCP II/III.
Performs tests to determine the patients ability to be liberated from mechanical ventilation
Uses assessment and documentation of patient progress to evaluate patient response to therapy.
Other job duties as assigned.