Respiratory Therapist
Employment type: Per Diem
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Location: Hospital
Reedsport, OR 97467
JOB SUMMARY:
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing all aspects of Respiratory Therapy and Electrocardiography, in a proficient and competent manner according to policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Small / Large Volume Nebulizers
- Lung Expansion
- Chest Physiotherapy
- Nasotracheal Suctioning
- Oxygen Administration /Titration.
- Pulse Oximetry
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Patient monitoring and assessment
- Arterial blood gas interpretation with corrective action
- Competency with Respironics VAPS
- Competency with Respironics Esprit Ventilator
- Competency with Respironics Vision BiPap
Ventilation Management:
- Competency with Phillips V60 ventilator
- Competency with Hamilton Galileo T1 ventilator
- Competency with Newport HT50 Transport ventilator
- Airway care (Oral-Tracheal Hygiene).
- End tidal CO2 monitoring
- Ventilator Weaning Parameters
- Extubations
- CPAP/BiPAP
Emergency performance:
- Intubations (Infant, Pediatric and Adult)
- Unstable infant deliveries (equipment proficiency)
- Cardiopulmonary arrests / Trauma (airway management, chest compression’s, equipment proficiency)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation / Testing:
- Patient education of disease process and breathing retraining
- Pulmonary stress testing / 12-minute walk test
- Pulmonary function testing (equipment proficiency)
- Pulmonary function testing (slow vital capacity, forced vital capacity, Carbon Monoxide diffusing capacity, maximal volume ventilation, Maximal negative inspiratory / positive expiratory force and Nitrogen washout studies)
- Patient strength and conditioning exercise (with Physical Therapy)
- Oximetry exercise tests (pulmonary rehab / home oxygen qualification)
Electrocardiography:
- Standard 12 lead tracings (EKG)
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Documentation:
- Documentation of all therapies and proper placement within patient chart in the electronic medical record which includes scanning documents and inter-district mailing.
Patient Billing:
- Completion of all daily billing forms according to services rendered on worklist
Cleaning of equipment / maintenance / supply:
- Must be able to properly disassemble, clean and reassemble equipment.
- Must be able to perform basic trouble shooting of equipment in use.
- Must ensure non-billable items are ordered and supplied.
- Must perform safety tests on all required equipment before use.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education and License:
High School Diploma/ GED.
Graduation from an A.M.A. accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC
Certifications:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within six months of hire date
Experience:
Additional Qualifications:
- Must dress in a professional and clean fashion while on duty.
- Must maintain personal hygiene while on duty.
- Must display professional behavior to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
- Identification badge must be worn while on duty.
- Must follow safety procedures for handling of cleaning materials.
- Must follow universal precautions with all patient contact.
- Must follow isolation guidelines and utilize appropriate protective equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in an air-conditioned environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent use of computer and phone, and other standard office machines. Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull using proper body mechanics and move/lift varying amounts of weight to a maximum of 50 lbs.