Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Position Summary

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Performs all respiratory therapy procedures and cardiac diagnostic procedures throughout the hospital.

Education

• 2 year/Associate Degree
• Licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS
• ACLS
• NRP

Experience

• None required

Skills

• Organizational
• Verbal
• Interpersonal
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Computer: General working knowledge and Meditech will have to learn the Holter and PFT systems.
• All Cardio- Pulmonary equipment

Age of Patients Served

• Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year)
• Child/ PED (1-11 years)
• Adolescent (12-17 years)
• Adult (18-64 years)
• Geriatric (65 years)

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work alone
• Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

Working Conditions

• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to communicable disease
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• CRT (Computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

• Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Stand for 1 hour per day
• Walk for 1-2 hours per day
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)

Personal Protective Equipment

• Gloves
• Gown
• Lead Apron
• Mask
• Goggles/Face Shield