Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides for assessment, evaluation, planning and documentation of care provided to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in the following age groups : infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This care will be delivered in accordance with established standards of performance in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Pender Community Hospital.

• Documentation is accurate, timely, and complete
• Assembles, maintains, and calibrates respiratory therapy equipment per manufacturer guidelines
• Assists with patient care in Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Communicates assessments and updates with applicable members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Monitors inventory and key supplies and restocks when necessary.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and promptly reports all equipment malfunctions to management.
• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and / or family that is necessary to treatment.
• Performs patient education
• Performs respiratory specific procedures such as but not limited to :

Chest Physical Therapy

Hours : Hours vary / as needed, Monday-Friday

Education and / or Experience

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

Benefits :

This institution is an EEO / AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.