What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist IP (Reg) position at King's Daughters?
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JOB SUMMARY
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Administers respiratory therapy care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardio-pulmonary system, as prescribed under supervision of Physician.
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DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
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Carries out routine therapy as ordered by the Physician including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, ultrasonic therapy, sputum induction, mixed gases.
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Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages
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Provides information and education to patient and family regarding therapy being performed.
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Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with the physician's orders.
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Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes and notifies physician of any adverse reactions
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Documents assessments and respiratory care provided in EPIC.
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Prepares equipment and patient before bronchoscopy procedures; Assists physician as needed, processes equipment and paperwork and lab specimens upon completion of procedure and monitors the patient during the recovery phase.
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EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum requirement:
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One year certificate from accredited college or technical school
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Holds and maintains a Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner and/or other states as necessary.
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Holds and maintains Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the National Board of Respiratory Care as the minimum requirement.
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Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Preferred qualifications:
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Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
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Associate Degree or higher in Respiratory Care.
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1 year experience in an acute care setting.
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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Constantly works near moving mechanical parts
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Constantly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.
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Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
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Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
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Frequently required to walk and move about.
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Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
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Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
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Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
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Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
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Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
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Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.
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