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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