What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist FT position at Connally Memorial Medical Center?
Summary Administers respiratory therapy 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in house and out patient care.
- Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, 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.
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
- Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by Physician in diagnosis of case.
- Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
- Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
- Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
- Orders repairs when needed.
- Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be registered or certified
Must possess current state license
CPR certification required
ACLS certification required
Other Skills and Abilities
Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care
2 years minimum experience
Education and/or Experience
Minimum Education: Must have a minimum of an Associate degree from an accredited AMA Respiratory Care program. Minimum Experience- 2 years of respiratory care clinical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be registered or certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care
Must possess current state license from the Texas Medical Board
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
PALS and NRP certification required