Respiratory Therapist

Description

REVISED:
December 2018

The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of complex clinical cardiopulmonary care procedures as prescribed by a physician. Adheres to the provisions of the Compliance Program by complying with applicable laws, policies, and procedures Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Ability to work after hours call and overtime when workload demands requires it. Incumbent will maintain a customer/patient - oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to assure that customer/patient satisfaction is met at all times.

• All modes of Oxygen Therapy
• All modes of Aerosol Therapy, including pentamadine and ribovirin
• All chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage, tapping, and vibrating
• All Hyperinflation Therapy.
• Complete tracheostomy care
• Intra-tracheal suctioning.
• Answers all "House Staff Blue" calls and performs cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Prolonged artificial ventilation, including total ventilator management.
• Mask and Nasal continuous positive airway pressure ventilation
• Endotracheal Intubation and extubation.
• Arterial puncture and catheterization for blood gas analysis,
• Pulmonary function testing.
• Respiratory status monitoring continuously and/or during special procedures
• Assists with training and supervision of certified respiratory therapists.
• Pre-op pulmonary function evaluation and instructions.
• Perform basic maintenance to all cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Know therapy hazards to patients and take action in the event of an adverse reaction to therapy.
• Document all cardiopulmonary services performed in the medical record
• Performs EKG, Holtor Monitoring, and stress testing.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and continuing education to maintain proficiency, competency, and increase knowledge.
• Participates in operation dealing with disasters as specified in the hospital's emergency preparedness manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Inside environmental working conditions; some exposure to outside environmental conditions in walking from one building to another. Significant unavoidable hazards connected with, this position are: exposure infectious diseases--continuous on a daily basis-body substance isolation is practiced in dealing with these hazards; possible personal injury in with dealing unstable and/or type disgruntled patients. Hospital security measures are practiced in dealing with these types of patients.

Exposure to accidents, injuries, and illnesses, subjection to various unpredictable situations, handling of crisis, stressful and emergency situations, irregular working hours, stress associated with multiple calls and inquiries, etc. Periodic exposure to disagreeable elements or a combination of such factors such as noise, unpleasant odors, and vibrations.

• Requires the operation of equipment and office equipment including, but not limited to:
  Mechanical Ventilators (NKV 550 Ventilator, Phillips EV 300, Vision BiPAP), Vapotherm, EKG machine, Stress EKG Machine, Holtor Monitors, Pulmonary Function Testing Unit, Air Flowmeter, Oxygen Flowmeter, Air compressor, Isolation Chamber, Defibrillator, Oxygen Blender, Oxygen Analyzer, Pressure Manometer, Spirometer, Pulse Oximeter, End Tidal Co2 Monitor, Vibrator/Percussor, Hi-flow oxygen delivery system, computers, telephones, copiers, filing cabinets, calculators, FAX machines, text books, and EHR

Lead Respiratory Care Therapist, Manager, Executive Staff and Ancillary Director.

Respiratory Care Therapist 1/Registered

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