- Explains treatments to patient and/or family before performing.
- Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures. Collaborates with physician regarding therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted.
- Terminates patient treatment upon notice of patient discomfort, troubled medical status, or inability to accept treatment.
- Participates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures, including, airway management, manual ventilation, and compression as needed.
- Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of general anesthesia), analgesic agents by subcutaneous injection, bronchodilator treatments, chest physiotherapy, aerosolized medication treatments in accordance with departmental procedures, as directed by a physician. Delivers oxygen and humidified air through a variety of devices to reverse and prevent tissue hypoxia, treat arterial hypoxemia, decrease the work of breathing and decrease myocardial work.
- Assists with the non-surgical insertion, maintenance and removal of artificial airways.
- Suctions artificial and nasal/oral airways by using a sterile disposable catheter which is inserted into the airway.
- Performs age specific respiratory techniques when working the adult/pediatric/neonatal population.
- I. In Critical Care areas, administers mechanical ventilation and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to critical care patients, adjusts ventilation and CPAP under the direct supervision of a physician or an ICU qualified Respiratory Care practitioner, (if not ICU rated).
- Evaluates the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation and other therapeutic interventions in the critically ill patient by interpreting chest x-rays, and blood gas results. Monitors patient appearance, respiration rate and oxygen saturation, and notifying doctor as required.
- Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings.
- Makes an adjustment to ventilator parameters and settings, as necessary, in accordance with patient's response and overall condition of the patient.
- Applies cleaning/sterile techniques or ensures decontamination of equipment essential for optimal operation of the respiratory therapy equipment. Follows protocols and guidelines regarding the disinfecting of equipment.
- Initiates and performs maintenance rounds on all types of oxygen and humidity equipment used through the hospital.
- Ensures that all equipment in need of service is labeled appropriately and sent to biomedical engineering for repair, in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Documents and reports information on activities related to patient care in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Evaluates and interprets arterial blood gas results, basic x-rays, and lab results, and relates them to attending physician.
- Documents quality improvement information such as, inappropriate ventilator changes, incident sheets, and equipment failures. Reports to the appropriate manager or Risk Management.
- Notifies physician of any problems requiring immediate attention, such as, abnormal blood results.
- Associate degree is required. Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred. Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist is required. Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required. CPR certification is required. ACLS certification is preferred.
- Two years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, biology, microbiology, technical mathematics, and pharmacology are required. Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and operation and use of standard respiratory equipment and supplies, such as, various types of ventilators, nebulizers, aerosol masks, nasal cannulas, mist tents, oxyhoods and other oxygen delivery devices.
- Knowledge of respiratory diseases and standard treatments in order to assist in training employees. Knowledge of respiratory procedures (auscultation, administration of bronchodilators), respiratory surgical procedures, x-ray and arterial blood gas interpretations, and lab result analysis.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in communicating with patients, doctors, respiratory staff and nursing staff throughout the medical system, and in maintaining accurate and complete documentation of testing procedures.
- Ability to draw arterial blood from the artery and evaluate blood-gas results.
- Ability to determine quality of patient performance, judge degree of patient discomfort or failing medical status, and the inability of patient to perform during treatment process.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
- Participates in departmental committee structure and special projects.
- Maintains the required continuing education credits and attends professional conferences as defined by department policy.
- The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works within the RCP 1 and RCP 2 level of the department's professional advancement model. Advancement to the senior respiratory therapists job title can be sought at 2 years' experience for RCP 3, and 3 years' experience for RCP 4.
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Description
Job DescriptionGeneral Summary
Under general supervision, administer complex respiratory therapy procedures in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with cardiopulmonary functions threatened or impaired by developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury, or disease by administering respiratory care techniques.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to a specific patient population (adult, pediatric, or neonatal).
Ensures the effective operation, calibration and maintenance of ventilators (life support systems), pulse oximeters, nebulizers, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), oxygen and humidity equipment as directed by the physician in accordance with departmental procedures and standard operating procedures.
Collects data, such as, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) readings, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Hemodynamics, laboratory values and patient history to fully understand reason for adjusting patient's life support equipment.
Company Description
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.
Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.
Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to workQualifications
Education and Experience