What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita Kansas is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a PRN/Intermittent Registered Respiratory Therapist position in Wichita.
Duties
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita Kansas is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a PRN/Intermittent Registered Respiratory Therapist position in Wichita.
Duties
- Identify and distinguish the indications - contraindications - and general hazards - complications in preparation - performance - and post care of bronchoscopic procedures
- Role of a respiratory therapist in diagnostic bronchoscopy procedures
- Monitor and evaluate the patient's clinical condition with pulse oximetry - electrocardiogram - exhaled gas analysis - and other related diagnostic devices
- Develop - administer - evaluate - and modify respiratory care plans in the acute-care setting - using evidence-based medicine - protocols - and clinical practice guidelines
- Communicate and educate to empower and engage patients
- Understand the etiology - anatomy - pathophysiology - diagnosis - and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases (e.g. - asthma - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and comorbidities
- Use of evidence-based medicine in the development and application of hospital- based respiratory care protocols
- Evaluate and treat patients in a variety of settings - using the appropriate respiratory care protocols
- Patient Assessment: Complete the assessment through direct contact - chart review - and other means as appropriate and share the information with healthcare team members
- Review and interpret pulmonary function studies (spirometry) and pulse oximetry
- Inspect the chest and extremities to detect deformation - cyanosis - edema - clubbing - and other anomalies
- Measure and document oxygen saturation with oximetry under all appropriate conditions (with or without oxygen at rest and during sleep - ambulation - and exercise)
- Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy - and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served
- Maintain interdepartmental relations with other services to accomplish medical center goals
- Perform basic life support (BLS) - advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) according to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
- Participate in mass-casualty staffing to provide airway management - manual and mechanical ventilatory life support - medical gas administration - aerosol delivery of bronchodilators and other agents in the resuscitation of respiratory and cardiovascular failure
- Make treatment recommendations based on waveform graphics - pulmonary mechanics - and imaging studies
- Other duties as assigned
- Work Schedule: There is no set schedule or guaranteed amount of hours
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Salary : $74,678 - $97,087