Respiratory Therapists - PRN at University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital

Our Benefits:

·       Various shift availabilities

·       Tuition assistance/reimbursement

·       401k + Match

·       Professional development and advancement opportunities

·       Targeted approach to career development

·       Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities

·       Superior quality patient outcomes

·       Supportive leadership and culture

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Specific:

♦       Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.  Remains alert to assess possible side effects to oxygen delivery.

♦       Administers respiratory therapy treatments, 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 punctures to obtain arterial 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 patient’s medical record following completion of any service.

♦       Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.

♦       Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.

♦       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.

♦       Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning.  Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.

♦       Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.  Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.

♦       Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.

♦       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.

♦       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.

♦       Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.

♦       Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience/Skills:

♦                Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.

♦                Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.

♦                Current CPR certification. (Specify if BLS or ACLS)

♦                Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly preferred.