Description
Summary :
Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision.
Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.
Responsibilities :
- Include, but are not limited to : Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
- Delivery of aerosolized drugs; Ventilator management ( 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; Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
Participate in CAP and JC surveys
- RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
- 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); Polysomnography; Transport duties.
Requirements :
- 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
- RT or RCP License in state of employment required.
- BLS required.
- RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
Work Schedule : Work Type :
Work Type :
Full Time 12 Week Contract
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