Night Shift-Respiratory Therapist

Description

This position is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies, and procedures. This person also conducts pulmonary function tests.

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
• Remains alert to and assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each, and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks, and their proper usage.
• Performs EKGs in a competent and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.