- Maintains life support systems.
- Assures accuracy of equipment through calibrations, adjustments and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of resident's on-going status and communicates completely during shift report.
- Assists with plan of care indicating ventilatory findings and parameters.
- Performs therapeutic procedures.
- Completes assigned workload and various responsibilities of total resident care.
- Performs special procedures
- Initiates and/or assists with CPR when necessary.
- Provides adequate oxygenation and ventilation and maintains patent airway during transports.
- Performs tracheostomy tube changes and maintenance.
- Rotates through and functions proficiently in all resident care areas.
- Accepts work assignment on any shift and in any area assigned.
- Performs all shift-specific duties assigned.
- Acts as a resource person for new employees.
- Assists with meeting resident's daily needs by assisting with baths, diaper changes and other activities as needed.
- Recognizes and reports any changes in clinical status.
- Responds appropriately to all emergency situations.
- Maintains accurate medical and departmental records.
- Completes documents in medical records after performing procedure.
- Labels all equipment circuitry when changed.
- Clearly labels malfunctioning equipment.
- Performs equipment changes, cleaning, disinfection and maintenance as required.
- Organizes and restocks supplies.
- Attends continuing education offerings as required for licensure.
- Participates on facility committees/meetings.
- Follows infection control policies & procedures.
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Description
SUMMARY
Provides ordered respiratory care and ventilatory management and support to residents.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program 1) supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or 2) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and graduated on or before November 11, 2009.; and three to six months related experience and/or training.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Florida CRT License
BLS mandatory
PALS/NR preferred but not required
HIV & HIPAA Certificates
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
ESSENTIAL FUCNTIONS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee frequently is required to lift up to 35 lbs., stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.