PRN RRT - Respiratory Care

sign-on bonus available!relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and 50mias a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, managing the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, ecg, oxygen administration and airway management

registered respiratory therapist (rrt) - national board for respiratory care (nbrc); licensed respiratory care practitioner (rcp) within 6 months - peoria only - illinois department of financial and professional regulation (idfpr); neonatal resuscitation program (nrp) within 1 year - american academy of pediatrics (aap), education: associate's degree: respiratory therapy; certificate of completion: respiratory therapy, work experience: respiratory therapy

• performs patient care activities to include all forms of respiratory therapy, non-invasive cardiology, and other assigned duties utilizing applicable policies and procedures.
• interprets and executes physician orders
• demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
• notify leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
• documents all medication and patient care errors
• uses protective equipment appropriately
• practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
• follows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and procedures
• performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
• maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
• performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen, nebulizer, and/or suction equipment
• responds to emergency situations, rrt calls and codes immediately
• remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
• ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to national patient safety goals
• possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• performs patient bedside lab testing (abgs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
• responds promptly to urgent needs
• uses protective equipment appropriately
• participates in patient rounds with physicians if assigned
• performs ventilator checks every 2 hours and prn
• educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions
• documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately
• contacts physicians to improve patient care
• contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings
• collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues
• maintains accurate documentation and accurate computer entry
• completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen
• documents complete and accurate charge entry daily
• performs editing of ecgs accurately when assigned
• documents on all diagnostic tests
• learns the functions of all new equipment
• knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures
• maintain current knowledge of all equipment
• participates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers

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