Respiratory Therapist PRN
Respiratory Therapist PRN
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist Cardiopulmonary
Job Type: PRN Variable Shift
Examines patients with breathingrelated conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
Core competencies include but are not limited to the following:
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes current research and best practices.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Educates the patient and family about the patients illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles cleans and sterilizes equipment and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
Operates electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform clinical diagnostic electrophysiologic/cardiac stress test exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
Current Respiratory Therapist License in State of Tennessee: Preferred X RequiredMust be ABG Endorsed: Preferred X Required
Employment Type
Grant
