Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
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Job Description
We are searching for an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this role youll administer a variety of respiratory care procedures in a developmentally/age-appropriate manner for patients ranging from neonates to adults.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control; disease states pathophysiology and pharmacology; operation of equipment used to administer routine respiratory care therapeutic modalities; special procedures once trained
Performs patient care activities according to policy and/or guidelines and in compliance with MD order to provide optimal patient outcome
Documents patient-related activities according to policy/guidelines accurately and legibly
Facilitates good communication with physician nurses and other members of the health care team to coordinate optimal patient care
Performs medical record review to ensure physicians orders for respiratory care are current signed off appropriately coincident with therapy delivered and are optimal for patient outcome
Communicates with physicians provides suggestions and input into the patients plan of care attempts to initiate respiratory protocols for all applicable patients attends physician rounds consistently
Delivers a complete and comprehensive verbal report to the oncoming shift and manager by reporting all information relevant to the patients plan of care and anticipated problems
Provides instruction to patients and families
Provides orientation/reinforcement to respiratory care modalities pertaining to their disease process
Expand professional knowledge base and clinical capabilities
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
Graduate of an A.M.A approved Associate degree certification/registry program OR may be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved Bachelor degree program in respiratory care
Current license to practice respiratory care the in the State of Texas
Recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
One year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas including six (6) months of experience in critical care preferred
Employment Type
Full-Time
