Respiratory Therapist - Part Time - Weekend Package

Description

• Provide emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Assist with endotracheal intubation.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and BIPAP, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Work as part of with providers, nurses and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases and review patient information to assess patient condition.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and alleviate fears.
• Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, medication and dosage, and compatible with providers' orders.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to providers' orders.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
• Conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and stress testing to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
• Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
• Transport patients within the Medical Center.
• Teach, train, supervise, or use the assistance of students.

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

Requirements

Education:

• Associates Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Respiratory Therapist

Computer Skills:

• Basic Microsoft Office Proficiency

Certifications:

• BLS
• Must be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as Registered/Certified Therapist