Respiratory Therapist - Averill Park, United States - HILLCREST EXTENDED CARE SERVICES

HILLCREST EXTENDED CARE SERVICES Averill Park, United States

4 days ago

Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physician, has exclusive control of ordered mechancial ventilation.
Demonstrate knowledge of the weaning process.
Actively participate with physicians and other healthcare team members in the development of care plans by serving as consultants in regard to respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic modalities.
Evaluate and assess residents, recommend appropriate therapy when indicated, identify physicians' orders and determine if there are any contraindications to therapy.
Evaluate effectiveness of respiratory care to inclue: initial assessment and reassessment of resident response to therapy, treatment effectiveness, monitoring of vital signs. This inlcudes recognizing changes from norm for the age specific population served.
Perform diagnostic studies on residents to inlcude: ABG acquisition and interpretation, nocturnal pulse oximetry, pulse oximetry with exercise and standard pulse oximetry.
Provide all forms of airway care to include: tracheostomy tube changes and trach care, suctioning, insertion of nasal and oral pharyngeal airways and evaluation of residents for artificial airway discontinuance.
Perform as a member of the cardiac arrest team to include Basic Life Support. Relates appropriate emergency protocols and maintains basic life support as necessary for appropriate resident population.
Support ventilation as needed during transports between rooms, to and from therapy or activitries and to other hospitals or medical offices.
Administer all treatment modalities to include: facial/nasal CPAP, Bipap, chest physiotherapy, aerosol administration, inexsufflation and all forms of low and high flow oxygen therapies.
Assist in the education of all respiratory rehab residents and their families regarding respiratory and pulmonary disease management.
Provide daily maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of ventilators and adjunctive equipment to ensure that equipment is operable and in safe working condition.

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited AMA program for Respiratory Therapy.
Must hold a current license as a Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts.
Credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Certified in CPR (Basic Life Support).
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, and be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to move and assist with lifting and transport of residents.

Salary Range: $35 - $40 per hour based on experience

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