Crrt - 24-16682

Hours per Shift: 12

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care by providing intensive respiratory therapy and supporting patient transport as prescribed. Working under minimal supervision and within the scope of a professional license, this role involves evaluating patients, creating tailored treatment plans, and ensuring effective respiratory therapy outcomes.

• Patient Assessment & Treatment:
• Conduct thorough evaluations and recommend appropriate respiratory treatment plans.
• Explain treatments, tests, and equipment use to patients, ensuring understanding, especially before discharge.
• Therapeutic Procedures & Equipment Use:
• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using ventilatory equipment (both invasive and non-invasive), various oxygen, aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, secretion clearance, and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal) as needed.
• Operate monitoring systems like oximetry and capnography per hospital policy.
• Diagnostics & Monitoring:
• Review chest x-rays and perform 12-Lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies, such as NIF and VC, according to protocol.
• Assisting with Procedures:
• Provide assistance in respiratory care procedures, including bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, and percutaneous tracheostomy care.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including the insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes as required.
• Carry out arterial punctures, assessing ventilation effectiveness.
• Laboratory Testing:
• In moderate complexity labs, follow all protocols related to lab testing, specimen handling, equipment use, and documentation in alignment with quality control standards.
• Emergency Response & Equipment Management:
• Execute cardiopulmonary resuscitation in line with BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free-hand techniques or video laryngoscopy.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment, ensuring optimal operation.
• Documentation & Communication:
• Document all treatment details and patient responses in records and charts, including pre- and post-assessments.
• Communicate treatment efficiency with attending and pulmonary physicians.
• Participate in shift-to-shift handoffs, providing concise patient status updates.
• Ensure accurate respiratory therapy charges and resolve data entry errors as needed.
• Additional Duties:
• Facilitate preventative maintenance and repairs for respiratory equipment.
• Complete other assigned tasks related to patient care and respiratory therapy.

Qualifications:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Skills: Proficiency in respiratory therapy equipment, strong patient communication, and commitment to patient safety and care.