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Job description
Respiratory Therapist
Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's order.
Compensation Pay Range: $21.71 - $50.30
Essential Functions:
1 - Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
2 - Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include: IS, HHN, Ventilator therapy for neonates, oxygen delivery devices, surfactant administration, flutter devices and metered dose inhalers.
3 - Safe utilization of gas cylinders and piped in gas outlets.
4 - Performs arterial punctures using radial, and brachial sites independently. Performs capillary gases.
5 - Be a member of the "code team" responding to arrest situations. As part of the team may be expected to perform CPR (compression). Must be certified in CPR procedures annually.
6 - Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Able to perform naso-tracheal and endo-tracheal suctioning on patients.
7 - Documents all maintenance, calibration, problems, and quality controls performed on the blood gas analyzers.
8 - Set up and maintains heliox system
9 - Setting up and maintenance of oxygen devices.
12 - Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.
13 - Demonstrates the ability to interpret a chest x-ray for endotracheal tube placement, lung expansion and gross respiratory abnormalities.
14 - Maintains accurate records, documenting clinical notes in patients medical record.
15 - Maintains skills and knowledge for intubation of neonate.
16 - Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.
17 - Performs new respiratory procedures as they are introduced and inserviced into the Respiratory Care Department.
18 - Adheres to policies and procedures required for the implementation of the National Patient Safety Goals as determined by process improvement reviews.
20 - Member of the Neonatal transport team. As a member of the transport team is expected to perform all duties within job description in addition to:
Job Requirements:
Minimum Education - Preferred
Must be a graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Care.
Minimum Work Experience
2 years experience in NICU/SCN/Pediatric setting preferred.
Required Licenses / Registrations
RRT - Registered Respiratory TherapistRCL - Respiratory Care License
Required Classes/Skills -
BLS - Basic Life SupportNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramPALS or ENPC - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Preferred ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty exam preferred.
Who can apply
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