Reg Respiratory Therapist PRN

Overview

Job Description - Reg Respiratory Therapist PRN )

Clark Regional Medical Center

• Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Radiology & Cardiopulmonary Services

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. May perform tobacco cessation education, bedside PFT, EKGs, etc., as ordered by the provider
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment
• Educates the patient and family about the patient s illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Education:

• Graduate of a Program in Discipline, required
• RRT, preferred

L icensure/Certifications/Registrations:

• Valid current Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)