Respiratory Therapist
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Posted on:
7 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians with emphasis in specialty areas (Emergency Neonatal Pediatric Geriatric and Critical Care).
- Monitor mechanical ventilation and interpret flow/volume and pressure/volume curves to initiate appropriate clinical changes.
- Administer respiratory medications and perform patient assessments including understanding hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results.
- Perform airway management including bag/mask ventilation assisting with intubation and using artificial airways and suction techniques appropriately.
- Initiate maintain and monitor ventilator patients and perform arterial blood gas draws.
- Document all respiratory care procedures accurately and completely as per department policy.
- Verify and interpret respiratory care physicians orders and provide accurate patient reports during shift changes.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of all respiratory care equipment; perform troubleshooting and resolve problems as needed.
- Assist with orientation and training of new employees students and precept new hires.
- Translate medication dosages for neonatal and pediatric patients; appropriately assess and treat patients of all age groups including geriatric.
- Ensure compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) standards and hospital safety/infection control policies.
- Perform patient charge reconciliation and verify accuracy/timeliness of payroll submissions.
- Attend and participate in department meetings in-services patient care rounds and required training/education.
- Maintain effective communication and working relationships with patients staff and vendors.
- Uphold patient confidentiality and adhere to the hospitals dress code and professional standards.
- Participate in departmental and organizational quality improvement activities and ensure compliance with hospital state and federal regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of a COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program with CRT credential (NBRC guidelines).
- BLS certification (within 90 days of hire); NRP certification (within 6 months of hire).
- At least one year of hospital respiratory experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must meet legal work background and health requirements.
Preferred:
- Experience in pulmonary and cardiac diagnostics (EKG Holter monitor Event Monitor Cardiac Stress Testing).
Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support! A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!
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