Respiratory Therapist Per Diem
Respiratory Therapist Per Diem
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Job Description
Endotracheal Intubation
Use of a laryngeal mask device (LMA) to ventilate
Airway assessment can accurately identify a difficult airway
Determines respiratory treatment goals in consultation with physicians nurses and by prescription
Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy to be sure it is restoring patients pulmonary function. Administers prescribed doses of aerosol Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks BIPAP/CPAP ventilators per hospital policy Administers Respiratory Therapy by performing various techniques of bronchopulmonary drainage such as percussion/vibration Acapella incentive spirometry Monitors physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes Educate patients and family members on a variety of topics such as correct MDI or aerosol use smoking cessation and other respiratory equipment Assists in educating students Ability to perform arterial blood gas puncture Respond to Code Blue stat calls and be a member of RRT (Rapid Response Team) Assist with endotracheal intubation Extubate patients per order Maintain the integrity of the patientventilator system by proper airway management measure ventilator volumes and pressures obtain ventilator mechanics (RSBI Raw spontaneous RR and minute volume NIF) Be an active member of the critical care team in meeting patients goals by attending rounds giving pertinent patient information and offering suggestions. Be a team player both on the floors and in the ICU to meet best patient goals and needs Assist and direct treatments given by CRTs and those with limited licenses. Assist with the orientation of new employees Monitors records and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment Performs other duties as assigned by the director of the department. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Intubation Intubation using direct laryngoscopy and Glidescope Airway assessment can accurately identify a difficult airway Can manage a difficult airway Staff to all C.A.R.E. Standards Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies Perform yearly departmental competencies in a timely fashion Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols 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 actions in volatile situations. Requires frequent standing bending reaching squatting kneeling and moving equipment Provides age and culturally appropriate care
Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a 150 bed nonprofit community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital has a long history of meeting the health care needs of our patients by offering comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. At Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital our world revolves around our patients and their families which is why weve been nationally recognized for our best practices in patient care safety measures and surgical outcomes. If youre looking for more than a career join Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
Employment Type
Grant
