Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States CHRISTUS Health Full time

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist at CHRISTUS Health, you will be responsible for administering respiratory care and diagnostic procedures and therapies as assigned by the Department Manager or appropriate supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to: Humidity and Aerosol therapy; CPT/Flutter; IPPB; Oxygen therapy; SVNs; USNs; Suctioning; Oximetry; ABGs; MDIs; PEFR; EKGs; Bi-Pap therapy; Calorimetry; Trach Care; Incentive Spirometry.

Responsibilities

  • Administers respiratory care and diagnostic procedures and therapies as assigned by the Department Manager or appropriate supervisor.
  • Performs CPR and is currently certified for basic life support by AHA.
  • Understands and practices safe respiratory care techniques.
  • Adheres to all universal precautions.
  • Assesses, plans, and provides individualized care for patients in compliance with physician's orders, taking into account the mental status, development, and physical needs of each patient based on age, i.e., neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics.
  • Performs specialized skills involved in advanced life support or in intensive care utilizing additional knowledge in bedside monitoring, management and weaning from mechanical ventilation, ABGs, and nutritional assessments.
  • Collects and interprets arterial blood gases and attests to the competency to perform this procedure according to department Policies & Procedures.
  • Performs EKGs according to department Policies & Procedures.
  • Performs PFT's according to department Policies & Procedures.
  • Performs Stress Testing according to department Policies & Procedures.
  • Performs EEG's according to department Policies & Procedures.
  • Performs Holter and/or Event monitoring according to department Policies & Procedures.
  • Administers drugs in accordance with department Policies & Procedures and attests to the competency to perform those procedures. Is aware of hazards/contraindications associated with use of such drugs.
  • Performs oxygen and equipment rounds in accordance with department Policies & Procedures.
  • Documents procedures in Medical Record and department records to ensure statistical and charging accuracy according to department Policies & Procedures.
  • Performs required equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning, and sterilization per department Policies & Procedures.
  • Troubleshoots equipment problems.
  • Communicates all clinical problems or patients requiring further evaluation to Department Manager or designated supervisor.

Requirements

  • Education: High School
  • Licenses & Certifications: C-Sleep Disorders Spec, L-Resp Care Pro

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