Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Therapy, PRN

UC Health•West Chester, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a PRN Senior Respiratory Therapist for the respiratory therapy department for the day shift at West Chester Hospital. The Senior Respiratory Therapist delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provides respiratory care predominately in critical care areas, and is in charge for the shift, i.e., making out assignments, handling staffing issues and responding to personnel issues.

Requirements

Graduate of a two or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credentials.
Demonstrated knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and older adult/geriatric client populations and the necessary clinical and technical skills to provide care for medically complex clients with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities.
Assumes charge therapist responsibilities in the absence of a Lead Therapist.
Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio.
BLS required, ACLS desired.
Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Engages in population appropriate communication.
Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service.
Assess patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions.
Performs invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostic modalities.
Procedure/services performed are according to department policy and procedure.
Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records.
Hand-off of care performed.
Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, and home care modalities.
Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students).
Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status.
Acts as a resource.
Supportive of leadership initiatives.
Clinical Assessment
Ventilator Care, BiPAP, CPAP
Ventilator Transport, internal and external to the organization
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Arterial Blood Gas Puncture and Sampling
Assistance with Intubation
Assistance with Bronchoscopy and Bedside Trach Insertion
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Sampling (BAL/PAL)
Point of Care Analysis
Cardiac Resuscitation, Respiratory Arrest, and Airway Management
Assist with Research and Student Education
Medical gas Therapy
Continuous and Intermittent Aerosolized Medication Therapy
Incentive Spirometry
Autogenic Drainage
PEP Therapy
Percussion and Postural Drainage
High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy
Ultrasonic Nebulizer
Oximetry, Transcutaneous and End Tidal CO2 Monitoring
Suctioning
In-Exsufflator Therapy
Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry
Interpulmonary Percussive Ventilation
Pulmonary Function Studies
Breathing Retraining Techniques and Exercises
Sputum Specimen Collection
Assist with Passy Muir Speaking Valve Usage
Room air Challenge for Neonates
Surfactant Administration
Performs EKGs
Trach Care