Respiratory Therapy Supervisor (Hiring Immediately)

Description

Summary :

Provides respiratory care procedures under medical direction specifically

focused on the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic

evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and

abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of

the development of these deficiencies. Therapy includes but is not limited to

application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and

environmental control systems; mechanical ventilatory support; artificial

airway care; bronchopulmonary hygiene; pharmacological agents related to

respiratory care procedures; basic hemodynamic cardiovascular support

appropriate to ages served : primarily adults 18 65 or geriatric patient’s

ages over 65. May also include care for infant age 0 1 year, child ages 1

12 or adolescent ages 13 17 years. Care is provided within an assigned unit

of the hospital, in accordance with accepted clinical practices and

established policies and procedures. The focus of patient and family education

activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy and

self-help. Works with other disciplines to ensure a collaborative approach to

the care of the patient. May have other duties assigned as required.

Responsibilities :

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Include, but are not limited to :
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
• Ventilator management (i. e.. setup and operation);
• Oral hygiene;
• Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
• Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
• Chest film analysis;
• Bloodgas collection and analysis;
• EKG analysis;
• Accurate and complete documentation.
• Advanced practice skills may include :
• Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
• Pulmonary Function Testing;
• Bronchoscopy assist;
• Hemodynamic Monitoring;
• Waveform analysis;
• Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
• Collects data and research for Manager Director when required.
• Performs charge capture of disposables.
• Processes order requests to maintain adequate supply levels.
• Monitors par levels of supplies for consistent levels.
• Inventories supplies & disperses same.
• Transport Therapist for NICU at South campus.
• Reports all safety and quality concerns to Manager.
• Serves as liaison for department to medical staff, nursing staff and other departments.

Job Requirements : EducationSkills

EducationSkills

See licensure andor certification requirements

Experience

3-4 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Work Schedule : Work Type :

Work Type : Full Time

Full Time

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