Respiratory Therapist

ASW Staffing Corporation -

DUTIES

1. Plans, implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist in the management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders.

2. Operates, maintains and manages mechanical ventilators and equipment. Provides technical support for equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Therapy.

3. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations. Is knowledgeable of the Medicare and Medicaid regulations and coverage decisions provided by CMS.

4. Provides Respiratory Therapy Services including but not limited to, application and monitoring of :

a. Arterial blood gases

b. mechanical ventilator support

c. artificial airway care

d. bronchial hygiene

e. aerosol therapy

f. humidification therapy

g. suction therapy

h. tracheostomy care

i. tracheostomy tube changes

j. pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures

k. cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

l. emergent airway care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation

5. Provides Respiratory Therapy diagnostic activities including but not limited to :

a. Obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens

b. Interpreting physiological data

c. Performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system

6. Provides resident and family education activities focused on the promotion of cardiopulmonary wellness.

7. Provides / coordinates clinical respiratory services under the physician orders.

8. Performs respiratory / clinical assessments.

9. Checks ventilators every four hours and as needed. Assesses / evaluates toleration of attempts to wean.

10. Verifies continuous positive airway pressure therapy, non invasive ventilation.

11. Verifies positive pressure ventilation for oxygenation.

12. Documents resident procedures, organizes and analyzes data, maintains accurate records.

13. Conducts resident assessment, makes treatment recommendations, and makes decision based upon protocol.

14. Interacts positively with staff, physicians, residents and family members.

15. Screens, evaluates, and treats residents as per Plan of Care. Verifies that residents who are admitted for treatment receive the required services and that the service delivery is documented appropriately.

16. Develops and maintains an administrative recordkeeping system that provides an accurate record of the number of treatments given and charges incurred.

Education / Training : Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Must possess a current license in the state of current practice.

Must have current CPR certification.