What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Procedures Respiratory Care Pracitioner position at Sovah Health - Martinsville?
Job Description
Martinsville, VA.
Sign-on bonus :
May be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus
Who We Are :
People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.
Where We Are :
In Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time!
Why Choose Us :
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training
And much more…
Position Summary :
Sovah Martinsville is seeking a full-time Special Procedures Respiratory Care Practitioner to examine patients with breathing-related conditions and conduct diagnostic testing. Consult with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
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Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
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Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
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Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
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Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
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Monitors, receives stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
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Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
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Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
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Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on physician-prescribed patients with acute and chronic cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, utilizing state-of-the-art procedures and bio-medical equipment.
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Coordinates and participates in the administration of medical gas therapy, humidity therapy, aerosol therapy; NT, ETT, tracheostomy suctioning, and tracheostomy care. Chest physical therapy, hyperinflation therapy, treatments, and the administration of medications used in respiratory care procedures by physicians' orders.
Performs the more complex respiratory care procedures including calibrating, setting up, and monitoring of mechanical ventilators, blood gas analyzers, Bronchoscopy equipment, and pulse oximeters.
Evaluates, initiates, monitors, and weans patients from mechanical ventilation.
Performs Holter Monitoring set-up, instruction, and analysis.
Performs Event Recorder set-up, instruction, and data collection.
Participates as a member of the cardiac Arrest Team responding to emergency or STAT calls to establish natural and artificial airways, including oro / naso endotracheal intubations.
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Provide clinical instruction on the proper use of equipment to hospital staff and patients; make rounds with physicians to discuss preferred treatment methods for individual patients.
Set up and perform arterial catheterization. Monitor and troubleshoot homodynamic equipment.
Participates in the routine maintenance of equipment; makes periodic rounds to ensure proper functioning of bio-medical equipment.
Transport patients requiring manual ventilatory support or supplemental oxygen to various locations within the hospital or to other hospitals.
Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Performs simple portable spirometry.
Posts charges into the hospital information system.
Participates in the department's Quality Assurance Program.
Participates in preoperative and post-operative evaluations of patients.
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Performs therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy including Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), and Navigational Bronchoscopy.
Participates in rotated department staffing calls as assigned by the Director of Pulmonary Services or the Patient Care Coordinator.
Performs Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) -Martinsville Campus Only
Minimum Education :
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program, with an A.A.S. degree, or Certification of Graduation.
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Required Skills :
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity and eye and hand coordination.
Requires standing, walking, stooping and stretching. Occasionally lifts, carries and pushes items weighing up to 100 lbs. (Mechanical ventilators, electrocardiographs, stretchers, and patient care carts).
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions extended shifts.
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Required Certifications / Licenses :
Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Coach Certification
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Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Certification by the American Heart Association in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic Life Support.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
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