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Working under general supervision with approved protocols or under the order of a licensed independent provider (LIP), the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (Registered) executes assignments demonstrating a clinical competence in Respiratory Care in the selection of accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis necessary to evaluate and provide age appropriate treatment across all patient types in all locations to include cardiopulmonary dysfunction secondary to developmental defects, the aging process, physical injury or disease requiring the administration of inhaled medications, utilization of specialized ventilation equipment and performing a variety of respiratory care techniques. Adheres to all department and facility policies and procedures.
Manages an assigned case load and responds to emergent patient needs. Functions as part of a larger team to support all patients under the department’s care.
Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to specific patient populations, i.e., adult, pediatric, or neonatal. Verifies all interventions are supported by protocol or LIP order. Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures. Collaborates with LIP during patient rounds the therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of anesthetic agents), aerosolized medication treatments and chest physiotherapy. Administers invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and adjusts ventilation equipment to optimize patient support. Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings. Collaborates with the healthcare team when adjusting ventilation parameters and settings, as necessary in accordance with patient’s response. Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by reviewing chest x-rays, utilizing noninvasive monitor values and laboratory results. Monitors patient appearance and vital signs and consults with the LIP or a senior practitioner as necessary.
Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
Contributes to departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates in student and employee training and education activities.
At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.
Associate's Degree /Legacy Approved Certificate Program. Working toward an advanced respiratory related credential.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$71k-88k (estimate)
08/10/2023
07/09/2024
umms.org
PARKTON, MD
7,500 - 15,000
1984
Private
$3B - $5B
Ancillary Healthcare
UMMS is a university-based regional health care center that provides acute care and specialty rehabilitation services.
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