$5,000 Sign On Bonus
Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: 36 hours 3 nights per week 7p-7a
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides Respiratory Care services in accordance with department policies. Administers, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients. Participates in hospital initiatives and projects.
JOB DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS
EDUCATION:
- Must have completed a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Care.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Must have a current license for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Workers required prior to start.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experienced Respiratory Therapists preferred. New Grads will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Physics, pulmonary Pathophysiology, Advanced Respiratory Care, Mathematics, Blood Gas Chemistry, and Pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
- Demonstrated ability to read and communicate in English language.
- Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and effectively work in a team environment, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Requires a caring and sympathetic attitude and ability to explain therapy and goals to patients and family members and to communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
- Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
- Must have the physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting and demands for the patient populations regularly served.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
- Conducts Respiratory Care services according to department policy and procedure, as assigned, to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.
- Reviews the patient chart and accurately interprets the physician's orders.
- Sets up appropriate equipment and medication needed for each test and therapy treatment correctly, as observed by observation and documentation.
- Administers all tests, treatments and therapy as ordered, as evidenced by hospital documentation, self audit, and supervisory review. Such therapy will include oxygen administration, humidity therapy, airway management, resuscitation mechanical ventilation, and EKG testing.
- Documents every patient treatment administered in patient charts, noting response to therapy as evidenced by review of patient documentation.
- Delivers, sets up, and safely operates mechanical ventilators and monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Performs endotracheal suctioning and tracheal suctioning as needed. These standards will be reviewed by supervisory observation and hospital documentation.
- Makes patient rounds according to assigned department schedules. Observes patient condition, checks operation of equipment, and makes adjustments as necessary. Resolves problems and discontinues therapy as ordered.
- Removes equipment from patient rooms and disassembles equipment following department policies.
- Recognizes medical problems (i.e., adverse reactions to therapy), discontinues treatment if indicated, and notifies physician immediately. Applies emergency protocols as needed, and alerts Respiratory Care supervisor.
- Proceeds to location and assists physicians with establishment and maintenance of patient airway in the event of a cardiac arrest.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients regularly served.
- Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served are present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.
- Performs advanced Respiratory Therapy assignments.
- Attends and participates, as directed, in activities of collaborative clinical committees. IND123
Req id: 31317