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    Respiratory Therapist - Baltimore, Maryland, United States - FutureCare

    FutureCare
    FutureCare Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    6 days ago

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    Overview:


    At FutureCare our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication of ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan to better breathing They play a critical role as part of our nursing team and perform respiratory care related procedures and responsibilities within the scope of the respiratory policies and procedures, under general supervision and medical direction upon the order of a physician.


    Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as "Top Workplaces" and recognized in US Newsweek as "Best Nursing Homes", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care.

    We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care.

    We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Nurse Retention Bonus, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and a 401K Plan.


    Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities:
    Accept and transcribe verbal and telephone orders from physician on respiratory therapy procedures

    Utilize knowledge to ensure the care provided meets the unique physical and psychosocial needs are met based on the resident's age

    Work within the scope of practice for adult and geriatric residents

    Initiate, monitor, manage, troubleshoot, maintain, and wean residents from mechanical ventilators,

    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, resuscitator bag ventilation and chest compressions

    Obtain Blood Gas Samples

    Perform chest physiotherapy, including therapeutic percussion, vibration, and bronchopulmonary drainage

    Perform pulmonary function testing, oxygen (medical gas), aerosol, and humidification administration

    Manage artificial airway, tracheostomy care, changes, weaning and suctioning of airway and sputum induction

    Aerosolized medication administration, handheld nebulizer, and metered dose inhaler

    Incentive spirometry, breathing and coughing exercises

    Procurement, handling, storage and dispensing of medical gases

    Setups and maintains all types of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment

    Review physicians' orders

    Document ventilator settings and measurements and performance of respiratory procedures, response to therapy including heart rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds

    Perform initial assessments, care plan and assessment of resident's respiratory status, resident's progress, including the recognition and recording of signs and symptoms of respiratory distress and medication effects and side effects or adverse reactions and notifying a physician and resident's nurse

    Provide education and in-service training to residents, families, nursing, and other nursing home staff

    Review data obtained and documented by other respiratory therapists

    Discuss abnormal or unusual assessment findings with Supervisor as needed

    Document according to policy, discharge instructions and/or nursing transfer summary

    Check proper operation of equipment before and during use as well as emergency equipment as assigned and report malfunctioning equipment to the Supervisor and Maintenance

    Evaluate and document according to policy resident responses to implemented respiratory care

    Communication/Leadership Participates as an effective member of the resident care team contributing to the efficient operation of the unit, demonstrating effective interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents', and families as part of the facility's commitment to quality resident care

    Apply basic verbal and non-verbal communication skills to identify and reduce resident's/family's anxiety

    Act as preceptor for new employees as assigned

    Demonstrate procedures to new respiratory personnel, as assigned

    Communicate pertinent information and requests through established organizational channels

    Present an accurate and comprehensive shift report to oncoming respiratory therapist, including resident's condition, unit activities, actual and potential problems, and possible solutions

    Initiate occurrence/incident reports as needed and follows through with standards of operating procedures

    Interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner

    Recognize learning needs of personnel on unit and provides instruction as necessary

    Notifies supervisor of learning needs

    Professional Development Seeks opportunities for own growth and expansion of responsibilities to maintain competency and assure the use of up-to-date methods in care giving

    Participate in educational programs and workshops to increase professional competence

    Read and follow through on written communication books on unit and initials as appropriate

    Attend staff meetings

    Participate in Performance Improvement programs

    Present neat appearance in appropriate dress and identification as required by the position, department, and facility policy


    Administrative Duties:
    Set and implement goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the facility

    Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare's Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan

    Perform other relevant duties as assigned

    Comply with schedule as posted and adheres to daily assignment


    Qualifications:
    Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

    Minimum of 1-year clinical respiratory experience

    Current CPR training with recertification every two years

    Must show recognition of and attention to the psychosocial needs of residents and their families

    Ability to demonstrate good ability to communicate using English language in written and verbal

    Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds

    Must be able to push, pull, and lift residents
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