Respiratory Therapist

3 months ago

Three Rivers, United States Optalis Healthcare Full time
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation - Three Rivers

Registered Respiratory Therapist

PRN/Contingent

Job Summary:

Under minimal direction, Registered Respiratory Therapists: implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participate in the education of residents, staff, and physicians; provide technical support of all equipment related to the practice of respiratory Care; assist with general department functions.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education: Associate Degree program in Respiratory Care form JRCRTE/ accredited institution.

Experience: Minimum of two years.

Licensure: Licensed by the State of Michigan, Registered Respiratory Therapist. Credentialed by the NBRC.BLS certification.

Skills & Abilities: Critical thinking skills, self- direction, communication skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence for all age groups.

Representative Job Duties: (may vary from site to site)
  • Continuous education of nursing staff on all respiratory procedures including trach care, sterile suction technique, aerosol therapy and oxygen usage.
  • Frequent lectured and in services to nursing staff on respiratory diseases and management plans.
  • Implementing respiratory protocols according to department policies and procedures which include auditing of respiratory medications and frequencies and recommending the appropriate therapy.
  • Capping and decannulating trached residents according to department policy following physicians' orders.
  • Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy and non-invasive ventilation.
  • Assessment of residents and recommendation of proper treatment plan.
  • Bedside assessments of patient's in the hospital and in patient's residence
  • Documentation of resident procedure.
  • Education of residents/families with regard to disease process and treatment plan.
  • Provide diagnostic respiratory services and non-invasive monitoring including pulse oximetry, incentives spirometry, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Ensure facility is adequately stocked with respiratory supplies and equipment at all times
Physical Requirements:
  • Long periods of standing and walking.
  • Occasionally may lift objects more than 25 pounds
  • Ability to perform tasks which constantly require hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to see objects closely.
  • Ability to distinguish various sounds, for example: auscultation and patient monitoring alarms.
Mental Requirements:
  • Constantly able to concentrate on moderate to fine detail with constant interruption
  • Constant ability to attend to task/function 20-60 minutes at a time.
  • Able to constantly understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts.
  • Able to constantly remember multiple tasks/assignments.
Environmental & Working Conditions:
  • Work three days/week-total of 8 hours/day
  • Frequently exposed to unpleasant noises.
  • Frequently exposed to unpleasant smells.
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