Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN
Company: Memorial Regional Health
Location: Craig
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Purpose: The Registered Respiratory Therapist is
responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care
as ordered per physician, with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e.,
Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric and Critical Care),
monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications,
patient assessment, and understanding ramifications of hemodynamic
monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching,
and training.Essential Functions and Basic DutiesPosition Specific
Performance Expectations:Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care
procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure
manual.Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all
Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and
procedures.Verify Respiratory Care physician's Initial, date, and
time order after verification.Receive and give accurate and
complete Update and complete patient information to reflect
patient's current clinical status. Be prepared and ready to
receive/give report at the specified report times.Attend and
participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care
rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.Keep Supervisor apprised of
changes in workload and patient acuity.Enter into the department's
computer all daily services and charges given to
patients.Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory
Care instruments and Perform troubleshooting with appropriate
problem resolution.Perform effective airway management to include
bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician with intubation. Demonstrate
safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial
airways.Assist in orientation/training of new employees,
respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during
orientation .Perform arterial blood gas draws.Initiate, maintain
and monitor ventilator patients. Interpret flow volumes and
pressure volume curves to initiate appropriate clinical
changes.Complete required continuous training and education,
including department-specific requirements.Comply with established
personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection
against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body
fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other
hazardous substances.Performs patient charge
reconciliation.Responsible for verifying accuracy and timely
submission of time for payroll preparation.Working knowledge of all
cardiopulmonary equipment within training and education for
RRT.Proficiently performs all assigned modalities provided by
cardiopulmonary services.Ability to translate medication into
neonatal and pediatric doses uses proper equipment and procedure
regarding patient size and any special needs regarding type and
severity of disease.Ability to assess adult and geriatric patients
for special needs uses proper equipment and procedure regarding
patient age and needs regarding type and severity of
disease.Possess the ability to assess Adult, Pediatric and neonatal
patient's ventilator needs; can functionally provide mechanical
ventilation of above patients under the direction of a qualified
physician.Ability to fully assess patient respiratory status, make
recommendations for appropriate therapeutic interventions and use
assessment charting techniques to document status, progress and
effect of therapeutics.Performs other duties as
assigned.Organization Wide Performance Expectations:Demonstrates
commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and
representing the organization in a positive and professional
manner.Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.Upholds
regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with
departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and
policies.Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe
environment for patients, public and staff.Completes annual
education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification
requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff
meetings or reads meeting minutes.Reports to work on time and as
scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.Establishes
and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good
working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.Utilizes
initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity;
self-motivated; manages activity and time.Actively participates in
departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous
quality initiatives.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Must be at
least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions)Must be able to
legally work in the United StatesMust be able to pass a background
checkMust be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if
applicable)Must complete employee health
meetingEducation/Licensure/Certification:High School Diploma or
equivalent preferredMust be a graduate of a COARC approved
Respiratory Care Program with the Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) Credential according to guidelines set forth by the NBRC.Must
have current BLS certification or obtain it within 90 days of
hire.Must have current NRP certifications or obtain them within 6
months of hire.Preferred Experience:RRT with at least one year
experience, through knowledge and training in the areas of General
Respiratory Care as well as Mechanical Ventilation.Pulmonary
diagnostics preferredCardiac Diagnostics (EKG, Holter monitor,
Event Monitor Cardiac Stress Testing) preferredPlease note: All
candidates for positions with MRH accepting conditional offers of
employment are required to provide evidence of COVID-19
vaccinations and/or receive COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of
their employment prior to commencing work with MRH, unless a
reasonable accommodation is approved. Candidates accepting
conditional offers of employment not in compliance with this policy
shall have such offers rescinded by MRH immediately.Position
Classification: Non-exemptCompensation Range: $23.85 to
$33.86Benefits:Non-Benefit Eligible Position
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