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    Respiratory Therapist - Pittsfield, United States - Hillcrest Commons Extended Care

    Hillcrest Commons Extended Care
    Hillcrest Commons Extended Care Pittsfield, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Under the direction of a physician, has exclusive control of ordered mechancial ventilation.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the weaning process.
    • Actively participate with physicians and other healthcare team members in the development of care plans by serving as consultants in regard to respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic modalities.
    • Evaluate and assess residents, recommend appropriate therapy when indicated, identify physicians' orders and determine if there are any contraindications to therapy.
    • Evaluate effectiveness of respiratory care to inclue: initial assessment and reassessment of resident response to therapy, treatment effectiveness, monitoring of vital signs. This inlcudes recognizing changes from norm for the age specific population served.
    • Perform diagnostic studies on residents to inlcude: ABG acquisition and interpretation, nocturnal pulse oximetry, pulse oximetry with exercise and standard pulse oximetry.
    • Provide all forms of airway care to include: tracheostomy tube changes and trach care, suctioning, insertion of nasal and oral pharyngeal airways and evaluation of residents for artificial airway discontinuance.
    • Perform as a member of the cardiac arrest team to include Basic Life Support. Relates appropriate emergency protocols and maintains basic life support as necessary for appropriate resident population.
    • Support ventilation as needed during transports between rooms, to and from therapy or activitries and to other hospitals or medical offices.
    • Administer all treatment modalities to include: facial/nasal CPAP, Bipap, chest physiotherapy, aerosol administration, inexsufflation and all forms of low and high flow oxygen therapies.
    • Assist in the education of all respiratory rehab residents and their families regarding respiratory and pulmonary disease management.
    • Provide daily maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of ventilators and adjunctive equipment to ensure that equipment is operable and in safe working condition.
    Qualifications:
    • Must be a graduate of an accredited AMA program for Respiratory Therapy.
    • Must hold a current license as a Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts.
    • Credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
    • Certified in CPR (Basic Life Support).
    • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
    • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
    • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
    • Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
    • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
    • Must be able to move and assist with lifting and transport of residents.
    Salary Range: $35 - $40 per hour based on experience

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