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Respiratory Therapist

2 months ago

Tucson, United States prana talent agency Full time
Respiratory Therapist

 

JOB SNAPSHOT: A Respiratory Therapist at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System provides critical respiratory care services to geriatric and rehabilitation patients. This role involves performing intubations, managing ventilator care, and participating in emergency trauma responses. It requires working in various locations within the VA system, including outpatient clinics and specialized care units.

 

JOB ROLE PURPOSE: The primary function of a Respiratory Therapist is to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They play a crucial role in managing respiratory therapies, conducting diagnostic tests, and ensuring patients receive optimal respiratory support and care.

8. JOB ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • Hospital/Acute Care Center: Provide respiratory care to inpatients, manage ventilators, administer oxygen therapy, and participate in trauma response.
  • Rehabilitation Center: Develop and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation, perform sputum mobilization techniques, and provide patient education on respiratory health.
  • Community Clinic: Administer respiratory therapies, perform diagnostic tests, and provide outpatient care and follow-up.
  • Care Home: Provide ongoing respiratory care and support for residents with chronic respiratory conditions.
  • Military/Armed Forces Organization: Offer respiratory support to veterans and active military personnel, participate in medical evacuations and trauma care.

TOP 10 PROCEDURES:

  1. Out-of-operating room intubation.
  2. Management of inpatient respiratory care.
  3. Rounds and documentation of patient status.
  4. Administering oxygen and aerosol therapy.
  5. Non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP/CPAP) management.
  6. Ventilator management and troubleshooting.
  7. Participation in trauma and code responses.
  8. Endotracheal intubation and extubation.
  9. Arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
  10. Sputum mobilization and respiratory therapy techniques.

10. EQUIPMENT / CHARTS USED:

  • Mechanical ventilators
  • BIPAP/CPAP machines
  • Oxygen therapy devices
  • Arterial blood gas analyzers
  • Nebulizers and aerosol delivery systems
  • Pulmonary function testing equipment
  • Computerized Patient Records System (CPRS)

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or equivalent.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

LICENSURE:

  • Licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.

OUR STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred)
  • Driver's License (DL)
  • Social Security (SS) Card
  • COVID-19 Vaccination (Exemptions allowed)
  • Flu Vaccination
  • Updated resume
  • Three references with names and places worked (Manager, Supervisors)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Clinical skills in respiratory therapy
  • Proficiency in ventilator management
  • Patient assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Technical proficiency with respiratory care equipment
  • Strong documentation and record-keeping skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Empathy and compassion
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Adaptability and problem-solving skills

16. CAREER PROGRESSION:

  • Senior Respiratory Therapist
  • Lead Respiratory Therapist
  • Respiratory Therapy Manager
  • Clinical Educator in Respiratory Therapy
  • Advanced practice roles such as Registered Respiratory Therapist-Advanced (RRT-ACCS)

 

SALARY RANGE: Approximately $100K annually depending on experience and location.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • VA Health Care System
  • Inpatient units
  • Emergency departments
  • Intensive care units (ICU)
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Specialized care units
  • Rehabilitation centers

INDUSTRY TRENDS:

  • Increasing demand for respiratory therapists due to rising respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma.
  • Advancements in respiratory care technology and telehealth services.
  • Growing emphasis on respiratory care in geriatric and rehabilitation settings.

20. CONTINUING EDUCATION:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification courses.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
  • Courses in advanced ventilator management and pulmonary diagnostics.
  • Seminars and workshops by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

  • American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
  • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • American Thoracic Society (ATS)
  • American Lung Association (ALA)