What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory position at Bingham Memorial Hospital?
We are looking for highly motivated Respiratory Therapists to join our ever growing team here at Bingham. You must be willing and able to learn new skills and adapt to change often, as the medical field is ever changing. You must have good communication skills and be detail oriented. We have multiple providers and specialties and provide services in several of our surrounding areas. If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career and enjoy fast paced environments this will be a good fit for you.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program. Certified or Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care. At least an Associate Degree or equivalent.
Minimum Work Experience: 2 years experience in the respiratory field is preferred.
Required Licenses / Certifications: Registered with the NBRC as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist. Licensed by the State of Idaho Board of Medicine. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Broad knowledge in all aspects of the Cardio-Pulmonary system. Medical terminology. In-services appropriate hospital staff on respiratory issues. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned by the Hospital policies and procedures and also given on the physician's written or verbal order for both in-house and out-patient care. Consults with the physicians regarding the respiratory care delivered to his/her patients. Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, 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. Gauges are to be checked each shift to assure proper working condition. Broken gauges are to be replaced immediately, broken gauge placed in container for broken equipment and marked. 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. Sets up requested hemodynamic lines, calibrates monitors, and troubleshoots any problems that may occur.
Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Able to perform deep blind tracheal suctioning on patients. 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. Familiar with CPAP set up and administration of CPAP. Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patients charts. Participation in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift.
