respiratory therapist - Silver City, United States - Gila Regional Medical Center

Description

General DescriptionThe Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory and pulmonary treatments and testing.
S/he administers oxygen and nebulizer treatments, performs stress testing, and schedules outpatient tests.
Essential Functions Performs testing, monitoring, therapeutic interventions and documentation, following procedural protocols.

Demonstrates proper setup, maintenance and administration/operation of the following tests and equipment:
oxygen, ventilators, aerosol delivery, stress testing, Holter Monitoring, EKG, pulmonary function, pulmonary toilet, blood gas instruments.
Administers patient medication, and scans into the electronic medication recognition system.
Explains testing procedures to the patient. Responds to inquiries with appropriate information.
Completes charting documentation, maintains records and verifies orders.
Updates and maintains patient database.
Prepares, calibrates, cleans and maintains equipment.
Answers the phone, and performs various clerical functions.
Schedules outpatient tests.
Complies with laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control.
Evaluates equipment and inventory.
Provides ongoing Pyramis system training to physicians and caregivers.
Performs blood draws as needed.
Education/ExperienceNew Mexico Registered (or Certified)

Respiratory TherapistGraduation from RT programCurrent BLS (AHA)ACLS within 6 months of hireNRP within 6 months of hireNote:
Job description available upon request.
All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer