What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist assumes clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. The RRT performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities to determine the effect of treatment on the disease process. The Therapist exercises considerable independent judgment in the development of care plans in assessing and treating patients.
Responsibilities:
Assesses and provides recommendations in the development of a plan of care for patients in the provision of respiratory care. Implements the care of the patients upon physician order or defined protocols following defined time standards and modifies the plan of care based on patient condition and response.
Initiates and monitors respiratory medication administration, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures per standards. Documents accurately all required information in the patient’s medical record and enters all information for billing and productivity requirements.
Performs ventilator and other specialty care and associated monitoring to patients in the infant critical care area, monitors patient’s physiological response to therapy and interventions, recognizes patient reaction, and makes appropriate modifications based on response.
Assists physicians with specialized procedures and maintains knowledge and skills in specialized equipment which includes bronchoscopy and pulmonary function.
Performs arterial and capillary blood gases per standards ensuring all documentation is entered.
Maintains knowledge in performance, interpretation of data and appropriate intervention in the care of the patient with blood gases. Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the blood gas machines, and in compliance with CAP/CLIA regulations.
Develops professional skills and knowledge and promotes continuous improvement of workplace practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associates Degree
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Salary : $37 - $46