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- Responsible for the implementation of Respiratory Care procedures. Evaluates and makes recommendations in the therapies rendered
- Documentation of therapy
- Performs pulmonary function testing and evaluations when required including: arterial blood gases, obtaining blood samples from indwelling arterial catheters, blood gas analysis, bedside spirometry, pulse oximetry and titration, measurement of ventilator volumes, flows and pressures and Q/C for the blood gas analyzers. (Advanced level performs PFTs and troubleshoots / repairs lab equipment)
- Provides safe administration of mixed medical gases. Helps maintain inventory and ventilator readiness
- Annual competencies- Servo i, Draeger V500, V60, AVEA ; MRI compatible ventilators; Transport Ventilators
- Provides instruction for respiratory and nursing students, medical staff, patients and families. Interacts with patients to provide information and support for diagnosis/therapies
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Basic Life Support
- Cardio Pulminary Resuscitation
- National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate's Level Degree
- Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
- Some occupational risk
- Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
- Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
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Respiratory Therapist Sign On Bonus - Norwalk, United States - Danbury Health Systems
Description
$10,000 sign-on bonusSummary:
Responsible for clinical evaluation of patient and delivery of respiratory care as required.
Responsibilities:
Criteria A:
Performs therapeutic modalities with an understanding of pathophysiology and indication for therapy. Takes appropriate action if such therapy is contraindicated or side effects develop.
Uses special monitoring skills such as A-lines, ECG, physiologic data, lab results, ventilator graphics and End tidal CO2 monitoring when available to assess patient care decisions.
Criteria A:
Evaluates, prepares and instructs patients
Performs basic assessments ie:
auscultation of breath sounds, pulses, respiratory pattern and rate, color, cough, and sputum to assess appropriateness of therapy. Recommends therapy and changes as needed.
Care delivered includes but is not limited to therapeutic and diagnostic administration of medical gases, humidification and aerosols, administration of drugs and medications to the cardiorespiratory systems, ventilator assistance, postural drainage, chest physiotherapy, vest therapy (HFCWO), breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of natural and artificial airways as well as insertion of insertion artificial airways.
Responsible for the implementation of Respiratory Care procedures. Evaluates and makes recommendations in the therapies according to approved policy, procedure and protocols.Criteria A:
Responsible for accurate, timely documentation of treatment. Information is to be charted in the appropriate record in complete detail. These records include the treatment card and Cerner electronic health record.
Criteria A:
Performs tests accurately using proper techniques.
Criteria A:
Chooses and prepares proper equipment, implements therapy and monitoring devices safely. Complies with infection control policies, aseptic and sterile techniques, hand washing and equipment changes. Uses equipment safely. Cares for equipment, identifies problems and makes recommendations. Minimizes waste and damage. Provides safe administration of mixed medical gases. Helps maintain inventory and ventilator readiness.
Criteria B:
Assists with ordering/stocking of equipment and pre-use checks of ventilators. Provides a neat, clean working environment.
Criteria A:
Ensures that competencies are completed by scheduled due date.
Criteria A:
Reports all necessary facts and provides appropriate information based on scientific fact and/or clinical experience. Interacts with patients to provide information and support for diagnosis/therapies.
Criteria B:
Documents patient education in electronic health record.
Other information:
Required:
Associates' degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist with less than one year of RRT clinical experience.
State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health License for a RCP.
Maintain Certification or Registry credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Essential:
Basic Life Support Credential
Maintain Certification or Registry credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Location:
Norwalk-34 Maple St
Work Type:
Full-Time
Standard Hours: 36.00
FTE:
Work Schedule:
Night 12
Work Shift: 7:00pm-7:25am
Org Unit: 366
Department:
Pulmonary Medicine
Exempt:
No
Grade:
S9
Salary Range:
$ $ Hourly
Credentials:
Essential:
Education:
Essential:
Working conditions:
Essential:
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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