What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Full-time position at City of Hope?
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Job Overview
The respiratory care practitioner is a professional caregiver who assesses the respiratory needs of patients and works closely with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to administer all respiratory care procedures that provide the maximum therapeutic and diagnostic benefit to the patient. The respiratory care practitioner also administers non-invasive cardiology procedures dependent to the individual's capabilities and training, i.e. EKG, HOLTER
Knows indications, contraindications and equipment for basic respiratory therapies, including oxygen, aerolized medication, humidity, volume expansion, secretion clearance and arterial blood gas sampling, analyzer and machine maintenance. Knows, indications and contraindications and equipment for ventilator support, including non-invasive and volume ventilators. Ability to set up, check functionality and clean all types of ventilators.
Ability to document verbal order, assessments, teaching interventions and therapy notes in the medical and departmental electronic medical record. Is able to intervene appropriately based on changes in patient status. Notifies appropriate RN and MD
Performs as a member of the Rapid Response and Code Team. Duties to include all phases of airway management, ABG draws, CPR, EKG, and ventilator support when needed
Can perform 12 lead EKG's, knows correct lead placement and able to recognize artifact and ominous findings.
Cleans, assembles and tests equipment per department policy. Identifies equipment problems and notifies lead therapist and manager.
Knows where all supplies are stored in the department and throughout the hospital and who to contact to order supplies. Knows where to find test results, i.e. EKG, HOLTER, PFT's. Know how to operate the department fax machine.
Education/Experience Level
- Current Georgia license as a Respiratory Therapist (or eligible for immediate Georgia licensure).
- RRT-Registered
- Required - minimum Associate Degree and 1 year experience
- BLS/CPR and ACLS required.
- Ability to perform EKG's required; experience with PFT's and/or bedside spirometry preferred.
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