Respiratory Therapist
Company: Kearney Regional Medical Center
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary
Services Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory
Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care
services in accordance with specific physicians orders, department
policies and procedures. Full-Time Nights Responsibilities:
Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery to
all age groups, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to
and assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery. Administers
respiratory therapy treatments to all age populations, understands
the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with
each. Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the
associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such
as airway management and tracheal suctioning. Able to assess
patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or
participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician
contact for intervention. Performs arterial and capillary punctures
to obtain blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the
possible complications and contraindications associated with the
procedure. Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
Documents all pertinent data on the patients medical record
following completion of any service. Maintains a thorough knowledge
of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper
usage. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences
in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of
varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and
geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations
and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages,
including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential
for medication errors. Performs all aspects of patient care in an
environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors. Manages and operates
equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory
therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and
efficiently. Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen
therapy. Performs airway management to include tracheostomy
care/inner cannula changes and preforms protective tip tracheal
aspirates. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway
management. Initiates hemodynamic monitoring to include insertion
of arterial line catheters and associated ongoing maintenance of
lines and sites. Performs endotracheal intubation, and
endotracheal/trach tube changes on all age groups cared for at
Kearney Regional Medical Center. Attends education in-service
programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate
hospital-specific education and training. Performs all additional
duties as assigned by the department manager. Requirements: Current
State Respiratory Therapist Licensure. Graduate of an AMA-approved
School of Respiratory Therapy. Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP
certification. Current RRT certification within (3) months of
hire.
Keywords: Kearney Regional Medical Center, Grand Island , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Grand Island, Nebraska
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