respiratory therapist - Junction City, KS, United States - Stormont-Vail HealthCare

Stormont-Vail HealthCare Junction City, KS, United States

2 weeks ago

Full time

Description

A Brief Overview

Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription, by performing the following duties.

Licenses and Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist - KSBHA Must also be registered by the NBRC. Required
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate respiratory-related formulas as necessary for patient care.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
What you will do

Reads prescription and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.

Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician's orders.

Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.

Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Reports improper working equipment.
Monitors patient's physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises. Performs bedside pulmonary function tests to be used by Physician in diagnosis of case.
Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. Records accurate patient charges.
Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
Performs basic life support measures.
Maintains ABL machine by performing daily maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Performs acquisition and analysis of arterial blood.

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
From $30.03 per hour

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location:
In person

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