Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago


Claremore, United States Chenega Corporation Full time

Overview

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services' company, is looking for a Respiratory Therapist in support of Indian Health Services in Claremore, OK.

Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee's knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

* Serves as a Respiratory Therapist (Certified or Registered) and is responsible for the administration of a wide variety of complex and exacting procedures to patients of all ages, including acute and critical care.
* Establishes and maintains mechanical ventilation for critical newborn, pediatric, and adult patients using a variety of pressure and volume ventilators.
* Responsible for making ventilator adjustments as determined by the interpretation of diagnostic test results, observation and assessment, patient response, and ventilator status.
* Monitors the patient for changes in cardio-pulmonary status and responds appropriately.
* Responsible for maintaining a patient airway during resuscitation and mechanical ventilation.
* Assists with oral intubations; establishes and maintains stability of artificial airway, maintains appropriate cuff pressures.
* Applies advanced ventilator techniques such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), BiPAP, Pressure Support (PS), Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV), Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP), and Pressure Control Ventilation (PC).
* Demonstrates expertise in the management of patients on life support systems and is responsible for total patient care and maintenance of equipment.
* Establishes ventilator weaning criteria specific for each patient and initiates weaning procedures; extubates when appropriate.
* Demonstrates expertise in the administration of a variety of treatment modalities including but not limited to: PEP therapy, hand held nebulizers, continuous nebulizers, oxygen therapy, and chest percussion.
* Ability to initiate and perform CPR effectively without physician direction.
* Ability to use a variety of manual resuscitation devices to ensure air exchange and respiration is successfully performed.
* Transports patients when necessary within the hospital while maintaining adequate ventilation and perfusion.
* Continually assesses the cardio-pulmonary status of the patient using information collected by physical observation and accurate interpretation of diagnostic test results.
* Determines the effectiveness and/or need for therapy.
* Assists physician with special procedures such as thoracentesis, tracheotomy, and thoracoscopy.
* Assists the pediatrician with the delivery of high risk infants, especially those requiring artificial ventilation.
* Performs arterial punctures on adult and newborn patients for blood gas analysis, interprets results and acts accordingly.
* Makes recommendations to the physician regarding treatment based on blood gas results.
* Obtains arterial blood samples from the appropriate anatomical location when arterial catheters are utilized.
* Participates in Pediatric Chronic Care Clinic by providing spirometry screening, peak flow measurements, and education for asthmatic patients.
* Participates in the Smoking Cessation program by providing education and carbon monoxide measurements.
* Performs diagnostic testing for patients requiring Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Slow Vital Capacity (SVC), Lung Volumes (FRC), and diffusing capacities (DLCO).
* Serves as a consultant to the nursing and medical staff regarding diagnostic information, patient status, and the appropriate clinical application of therapies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Degree in Respiratory Therapy (or other NBRC qualifying degree), plus two year of experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
* Certified or registered in Respiratory Therapy by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
* Completed and maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
* Ability to exercise extreme care, tact and patience in caring for our patients. Utilize two (2) patient identifiers before beginning any patient care procedure. Utilize proper technical factors when operating equipment.
* In-depth knowledge of Respiratory Care Standards, devices and techniques.


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