Respiratory Care Specialist

6 days ago

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Westhills LTD Full time

**Job Overview:**

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at West Hills Health and Rehab. As a key member of our healthcare staff, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients.

**Salary Information:**

The estimated salary for this position is $65,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

**Responsibilities:**

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders. This will include supervising respiratory therapy technicians, initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures, maintaining patient records, and selecting, assembling, checking, and operating equipment.

**Requirements:**

To be considered for this position, you must have an Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) and be Registered or Certified in Respiratory Therapy in good standing in Tennessee. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

**Key Responsibilities:

* Set up and operate mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
* Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method, and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
* Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
* Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
* Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.
* Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
* Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
* Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
* Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
* Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
* Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
* Teach, train, supervise, or use the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, or assistants.
* Work as part of a team of therapist, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.

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