Reg. Resp. Therapist

FT, PT, PRN positions available

Reports To: Cardiopulmonary Director

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly $ 31.45- $48.50

Sign on Bonus Available

Essential Functions:

• Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
• Give and receive accurate and complete report. Update and complete patient profile to reflect patient;s current clinical status.
• Work in all areas of the hospital.
• Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all respiratory care procedures per department policy.
• Verify respiratory care physicians' orders. Initial, date, and time order after verification
• Receive and give accurate report. Update and complete patient profile to reflect patients current clinical status. Be prepared and ready to receive/give report at the specified times.
• Attend and participate in departments in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
• Keep supervisor apprised of changes in workload and patient activity.
• Understand and institute advanced ventilator modalities such as IRV and PC-SIMV.
• Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians.
• Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
• Other duties assigned.

Patient Care Within Scope Includes, But Is Not Limited To:

• Perform arterial blood gas sampling.
• Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation.
• Initiate and perform CPR, primarily responsible for airway management.
• Initiate, maintain and monitor ventilated patients using Bicore and Siements graphics.
• Interpret flow volumes and pressure volume curves to initiate appropriate clinical changes.
• Evaluate chest x-ray for endotracheal placement and other clinical conditions optimizing Respiratory Care delivery.
• Initiate, Maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Understand and institute advanced ventilator modalities, such as IRV and PC-SIMV

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a two-year AMA- approved School for Respiratory Care
• Passing score on the NBRC examination
• Active, unencumbered Colorado State License for performing respiratory care
• Current BLS,Pals and ACLS certification, classes offered at PMC for new and recertification. Instructor licenses are acceptable in their place.
• At least six months of previous working experience in a hospital setting is strongly desired.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements

Skills and Expectations :

• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
• Self-directed and the ability to work independently.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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