Certified Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Location: Shawnee Mission, KS

Shift: 36 hrs., 6:30 pm - 7:00 am

Every third weekend (Fri/Sat. or Sat./Sun.)

Key Responsibilities:

Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and assists with technical questions when serving as shift lead.

Follows regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, runs quality control tests, and changes analyzer cartridges.

Documents interdisciplinary education and plan of care.

Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides input to ensure appropriate patient care.

Assists with bedside bronchoscopy procedures.

Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per provider orders, department policy, and recognized standards of care.

Sets up, monitors, and adjusts ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes.

Delivers aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and performs lung function testing.

Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gases to assess respiratory status.

Responds to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and performs CPR. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care

Ability to ensure infection control

Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications

Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, and endotracheal intubation as required

Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and Heliox, administration of inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy

Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive and invasive modes of mechanical ventilation

Ability to perform ABG puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring

Ventilator patient transportation

Knowledge and skill to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in a health care delivery system, including specialized knowledge for neonatal care where applicable

Infant / Pediatric experience preferred

Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, triaging tasks according to importance

Proficiency in basic computer knowledge including, Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation, with preference for knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic

Willingness to rotate throughout all patient care areas and work as a team player, making decisions and taking actions that consider the needs of the department and co-workers

Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures competently according to physician's orders, department policy, respiratory protocol, and recognized standards of care

Manage operational costs through appropriate use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and identify methods to control costs or generate revenue while providing maximum value to the patient and the hospital

Education:

Associate required

Bachelor's preferred

Field of Study:

Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science required

Work Experience:

1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist preferred

Additional Information:

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) required

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Pay Range: $24.24 - $45.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Who can apply

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