Respiratory Therapist-Non Union (CRT/RRT)
US-KY-Hyden
careers
Req #: 34398
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Provide respiratory care services that are covered under the employee's limited license to practice respiratory care. Duties that may be performed: * Equipment storage, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance * Gas cylinder transport * Administration of oxygen * Administration of hand held nebulizer treatments * Instruction of incentive spirometers * Instruction of metered dose inhalers * Sputum inductions * Subsequent applications of CPAP and BiPAP * Blood gas analysis * Pulmonary function testing * Ventilator application and maintenance (only with direct observation by preceptor) * Ventilator application and maintenance (without direct observation) * Arterial punctures * Hemodynamic line draws * Manual ventilation during CPR and transport * Naso-tracheal suctioning Responsibilities: * Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medication, knowing their indications and contraindications. * Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include IPPB, IS, USN, HHN, MDI. * Sets up and monitors oxygen administration. * Sets up oxygen cylinders and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place. * Performs bedside PFT tests. May be requested to perform test in PFT lab following adequate training and/or orientation. * Be a member of the "code team" responding to arrest situations. As part of the team may be expected to perform CPR (compression). Must be certified in CPR procedures annually. * Daily/weekly preventive maintenance and calibration, quality controls of ABG and co-oximeter analyzers. * Familiar with oxygen delivery systems (i.e., nasal, venturi mask). * Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, oxygen blenders. * Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators in collaboration with a respiratory therapist. * Familiar with CPAP and BIPAP set-up and administration of CPAP and BIPAP. * Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patient's charts. * Participation in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift. * Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences, and seminars. * Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards. * Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens. * Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. * Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or GED Required * Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care Required * Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills. * Working knowledge of digital literacy skills. * Outpatient services: Pulmonary Function test (PFT) Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Stress test Home sleep study IN-Lab sleep study Electroencephalogram (EEG) Holter monitor Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Six minute walk test Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab: Phase I-Initial assessment Phase II-individualized plan including monitored exercises Phase III-self-controlled long term maintenance * Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care, National Board of Respiratory Care Required * BLS Required * ACLS (cardiac and rehab staff) Required
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