Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Windsor Locks CT, United States ECHN Full time

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.
401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program
~ Tuition Reimbursement, Free Parking
~ Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
~ Performs safe respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by physician, developing a plan of care based on assessment data and standards of care, identifying needs for alternative action in the plan of treatment and involves the multi-disciplinary team in revisions to plan of care. Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation according to policy and procedure. Administers medications demonstrating thorough knowledge of policy and procedure. Assembles, selects, and operates equipment for proper operation and cleanliness. This includes but is not limited to mechanical ventilators, BIPAP/CPAP systems, oxygen delivery devices and oxygen analyzers, manual resuscitators and suctioning equipment. Performs tracheal, endotracheal and nasopharyngeal suctioning including the instillation of pharmacologic agents according to policy and procedure. Draws and analyzes blood gases by arterial stick according to policy and procedure. Differentiates between patient and equipment problems and intervenes appropriately. Documents and communicates all patient therapies including concerns during shift.
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program. The candidate must hold the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care and a current license from the State of Connecticut to practice as a Respiratory Care Practioner.
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) certification desirable.
A minimum of one year of skilled respiratory experience within the last two years.
Must be able to speak, read, and write using the English language.
Effective written communication is required for accurate medical charting of respiratory services provided and concurrently clear and precise medical billing.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.
Understands the theory and operation of the blood gas analyzer as evidenced by the ability to assess the accuracy/precision of the instrument utilizing daily maintenance record, routine troubleshooting and QC material.
Demonstrates safe and proper sampling, collection and transport of arterial, capillary and A-line blood gases as evidenced by successful completion of competencies including understanding age specific requirements for sampling and testing and direct observation.
Ability to perform pulmonary function testing (PFT) as evidenced by test data review, direct observation and feedback from medical director. Ability to perform Broncho Provocation and Pulmonary Exercise testing as evidenced by test data review, direct observation and feedback from medical director. 
Quality tests 90%

Demonstrates knowledge of operation and set up of bronchoscopy and monitoring equipment. Consistently labels medications/solutions removed from original packaging with compliance 90%.

Performs all respiratory care services according to physician’s order demonstrating a good knowledge of departmental policy and procedure and the ability to make appropriate decisions based on these policies and procedures as evidenced by direct observation.
Exemplary: Less than 3 notifications to supervisor/site-manager for policy and procedure decisions.

Demonstrates knowledge of principles, theory and operation of respiratory equipment and monitoring systems in the critical care environment (vents, BIPAP) to all age groups as evidenced by competencies and/or direct observation.
Trouble shoots equipment, labels and removes equipment from service and notifies Biomed.

Performs patient assessment prior to initiation of all respiratory therapy and as part of the reorder evaluation according to departmental policy and procedure.
Consistently identifies and moves Problem/Goal and documents Education needs for respiratory interventions in Meditech. Demonstrates proper operation, set-up and monitoring or equipment used for the delivery of therapeutic gases (Heli-Ox, Bubble CPAP, Hi-Flow O2, heated humidifiers, nebulized and humidified O2) as evidenced by competencies and/or direct observation.
Performs aerosol therapy (small volume nebs, large volume nebs, RespirGuard nebs, Vix1 nebs) in accordance to departmental policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies and/or direct observation.
Consistently performs therapy as ordered and documents administration andnon administration in Meditech e-MAR and Process Interventions (PI). Performs Chest Physio Therapy (postural drainage, percussions and vibrations) in accordance to departmental policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies and/or direct observation.
Consistently documents therapy given and therapy not given as ordered in Meditech Process Interventions (PI). Performs proper technique in suctioning (open and closed systems) in age specific populations in accordance with department policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies and/or direct observation.
Delivers medications safely in accordance with 2-identifier policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies and/or direct observation. Consistently performs 2-identifier policy and procedure.

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