respiratory therapist - Fremont, United States - International Staff Consulting

Description

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPISTFremont, OH60-80K + Full Benefits + Signing Bonus + Paid relocationSIGN ON BONUS $7,500The Registered Respiratory Therapist will be competent to care for patients of all ages to include infants, children, adolescents, adult and geriatric population dependent on the area assigned.

This individual performs the duties and responsibilities outlined below as assigned, under minimal supervision from the Respiratory Care Department leadership team and the Medical Directors of Respiratory Care.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs these assigned duties and responsibilities according to regulatory standards, clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures approved by the Medical Directors and Administration.

This individual will frequently make independent decisions regarding modification of therapy in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES1.

Achieves and maintains a level of competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice, as required per business unit, in accordance to departmental competency standards, which include general care, critical care, emergency care and diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to, the following:

General Care:
patient identification and assessment, medical gas delivery, medication administration via nebulizers and MDI/DPI, Broncho pulmonary hygiene and hyperinflation therapy

Critical Care:
initiation, management, and weaning of invasive and non-invasive ventilation; airway management and suction, including tracheostomy, endotracheal and pharyngeal; cuff and ETCO2 monitoring, intubation and extubation; set-up, calibration, insertion (arterial lines) and maintenance of indwelling lines and catheters, and high risk newborn deliveries

Emergency Care:
responds to rapid responses and emergency codes; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, and actively participates in patient stabilization, internal and external transports

Diagnostic Care:
blood sampling and analysis, specimen collection, continuous and/or noninvasive monitoring, bedside pulmonary function screens, spontaneous breathing parameters and electrocardiograms (EKG)

Note:
critical tests and values will be reported in a timely manner per Hospital Policy.2.

Safely assembles, operates and trouble shoots therapeutic and diagnostic equipment required for patient care, including but not limited to, the following:

Gas administration, monitoring and analyzing devices including flow meters and regulators, blenders, cylinders and bulk systems, compressors, analyzers, and pulse oximetersMechanical devices, including mechanical ventilators, manometers, gauges, spirometers and EKG machines.

Laboratory equipment for blood gas analysisAge specific patient care equipment, including resuscitation equipment, oral and nasal airways, endotracheal and tracheal tubes3.

Understands and applies Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines, to provide safe, highly efficient and cost effective care, using evidence based best practice.4.

Provides educational needs of patients on disease specific process, tobacco cessation andrespiratory care services provided, including instruction for home care equipment and medications.5.

Assist with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students and residents, as needed. Actively participates in the orientation of new staff and contributes to the growth of others.6.

Understands and acts in accordance with all Respiratory Care and Hospital Policies andProcedures for those areas assigned and is able to independently function in those areas.7.

Completes accurate patient documentation, including billing and productivity standards.

Participates in creating a plan of care, evaluate achievement of identified goals, record results and communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care teamJOB REQUIREMENTSEducation:
A graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program and maintain credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Skills:
Must be able to input and retrieve computer informationLicense: Must be licensed to render respiratory care services by the respective state(s) of practice

• Ohio and/or MichiganCertification: Must hold current BLS certification.

ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification is recommended, and may be required at some business units. Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care and other professional organizations is encouraged.


Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insurance