- Consistently meets work schedule.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Performs initial and follow-up assessments pertaining to respiratory care with skill. Physician(s) agrees with assessment and recommended plan of care and/or recommended change(s) in plan of care.
- Evaluate patient's response to prescribed therapy in an on-going manner and communicates information, as needed to medical staff. Demonstrates expertise in selecting and/or adapting equipment that is appropriate for patient's age - neonate to geriatric.
- Consistently incorporates patient education regarding common lung diseases, prescribed medications and plan of care into routine patient care and treatment. Makes every effort to optimize communication between self and patient (and/or family and visitors). Takes time to explain interventions in an empathetic, caring manner that is specific to patient's level of cognition.
- Demonstrates proficiency in care and management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation by consistently choosing appropriate settings, relevant to the patient's condition at any given time.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of non-invasive ventilation (Respironics Vision, Respironics V60 and Respironics BIPAP ST units), tailoring therapy to best meet individual patient needs. Independently titrates interventions with expertise to achieve optimal patient outcome. Aggressively seeks to avoid intubations by recommending use of noninvasive ventilatory support to physician when appropriate.
- Demonstrates proficiency in establishing, maintaining and caring for patients with artificial airways. Independently and pro actively secures artificial airways and adjusts cuff pressures to assure patient safety and avoid tissue breakdown. Communicates and works cooperatively with the nursing staff to assure optimal tracheostomy care and patient education is provided.
- Works cooperatively with members of the KCC staff to assume responsibilities for ECGs when assigned. Demonstrates respect for the patient's privacy and modesty when performing an ECG. Makes every effort to consistently obtain high quality ECG tracings (may require reapplication of electrodes, calm and respectful coaching of the patient to remain still during testing). Assumes responsibility for communicating serious ECG abnormalities to the patient's nurse and/or physician without delay.
- Demonstrates proficiency in administration of physician-prescribed aerosol medication therapy, oxygen therapy, appropriate airway humidity therapy and all airway clearance techniques. Communicates in a professional manner with the physician when recommending modifications in the respiratory care plan, based on the patient's response. Demonstrates critical thinking skills by selecting the most efficacious supplies and equipment, appropriate to each individual patient care situation. Physicians routine agree with patient assessment results and drug delivery choices selected and implemented from the ECC Bronchodilator Protocol.
- Consistently follows departmental policy and procedure regarding all phases of the blood gas analysis process: pre-analytical, puncture/specimen collection, analytical phase and post-analytical/results reporting phase. Demonstrates expertise, skill and concern for patient comfort and safety throughout the blood gas analysis process.
- Demonstrates expertise in implementing, assessing results and acting appropriately on results of various pulmonary diagnostic tests and monitors. Accurately evaluates the pulmonary status of patients assessed by capnography, spirometry, blood gas analysis, hemodynamic monitoring and pulse oximetry. Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team regarding use of these monitors and assessment of results.
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Respiratory Therapist CRT - Olathe, United States - The University of Kansas Health System
Description
Position TitleRespiratory Therapist CRT
Nights - Full Time
Olathe Health Pavilion W. 152nd St.
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Certified Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care interventions in accordance with the standards established by the American Association of Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines and OMC Respiratory Care Policy. Under the supervision of the Director/Supervisor and upon a physician's order, the Certified Respiratory Therapist assesses the cardiopulmonary status of patients of all ages (neonate through geriatric) and provides various types of respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, based on individual patient needs. An integral function of this position is providing patient education to enhance wellness.
Responsibilities:
Vocational / Technical Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program
Respiratory Therapy Licensure by the state of Kansas
Healthcare Provider CPR - (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY)
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or renewal of expired NRP provider
Preferred:
2 year/Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy in an accredited college or university
1-3 years working as a CRT in a hospital setting
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program who has obtained the CRT credential
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Requisition ID:
R-31587
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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