Duties
Overview
Responsible for performing routine Respiratory Care procedures, mechanical ventilators, treatments and patient assessments as ordered by the physicians for the management of patients receiving Respiratory Care. Includes routine care of newborn, pediatric and adult patients. Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Under the general supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services, responsible for the Respiratory Care procedures. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.
Responsibilities
Responds to patient emergencies and CPR and performs airway management
Monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation, evaluate the response and forwards recommendations for changes to the physician. Makes changes accordingly.
Administers medical gas therapy
Performs routine and some special procedures, such as intubations, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, EKG's and Holter monitors. Assists with patient transport to another facility when ordered by a physician.
Performs patient assessments and makes recommendations for Respiratory Therapy and care plan to meet departmental goals. Forwards recommendations to committees
Documents patient treatments and procedures in patient charts, completes all Departmental records and log books
Assists with the clinical education of students as needed
Performs equipment cleaning and sterilization
Maintains supplies in assigned areas
Performs ventilator set up and testing
Performs calibration of PFT machine, performs PFT's and peak flow measurements
Ability to calibrate, troubleshoot and operate AVL-995 blood gas analyzer
Actively participates in the department's Performance Improvement activities. Participation in Quality Action and Quality Improvement teams as assigned. Participates in Discharge Planning Committee meetings as assigned
Ability to manage orders received for department services and to enter departmental charges for services performed
Qualifications
Education
Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Certified in basic Cardiac Life Support by AHA or the equivalent
Graduate for an AMA school, Certified or Registered by NBRC, certified in BCLS through AHA
BCLS instructor certification, ACLS certification and PALS certification is strongly advised and is reflected in employee performance evaluation
Maintain Tennessee state license with ABG certification
Experience
Proficiency in current practices and techniques of Respiratory Care and the knowledge of departmental and hospital polices and procedures required through orientation and completion of departmental skills checklist.
How to Apply
Apply online at: https://careers-westtennesseehealth.icims.com/jobs/41520/registered-respiratory-therapist/job
Hours: Full-time Nights
date posted: 08-24-2020