What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Respiratory Therapist, Vent Management position at New Jersey Respiratory, Inc?
Location: Bristol, CT
Job Title: Clinical Respiratory Therapist
Type: Full-Time , Part Time, & Per-Diem
Shifts: Day (7am-7pm) and Night (7pm-7am)
Requirements: Respiratory Therapy Care Practitioner who is a graduate of an American Medical Association approved training program. Has successfully passed the certification examination. Maintains a current RCP license and CPR certification (BLS).
Duties:
- CPR
- Operation, maintenance, and management of mechanical ventilators
- Patient transportation (internal and external)
- Blood gas collection and interpretation
- Artificial airway management
- Aerosolized drug administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Humidity therapy
- CPAP therapy
- Pulse oximetry
- Capnography
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication with other department and family members
- Operation of all equipment in accordance with department policy
- Quality control of all equipment
- Participation in the departments quality improvement programs
- Equipment cleaning
- Participation in in-service education program
- Following Physician orders
- Other assigned duties
Physical and Emotional Demands: Good physical and emotional health. Needs to comprehend and communicate with staff, residents and their families.
Exposure Risks: Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions.
Working Conditions: Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
