Respiratory Therapist
TALENT Software Services, Prairie Village, KS, United States
Job Summary
To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees, as well as affiliated UHS community groups as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Administer respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager.
Perform Aerosol Therapy treatments.
Conduct CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy (secretion mobilization therapy).
Execute Incentive Spirometry therapy.
Carry out M.D.I. therapy.
Perform Suctioning procedure.
Conduct Extubation procedure.
Ensure Oxygen Tank Safety.
Perform Oxygen Therapy on all approved devices.
Manage BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms.
Execute Cough Assist/Vest therapy.
Oversee High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms.
Perform Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedure.
Conduct Fit Testing procedure in coordination with Employee Health.
Perform Pulse Oximetry procedure.
Execute Adult EKG procedure.
Conduct Pediatric EKG procedure.
Perform Adult BLS life support.
Execute Pediatric BLS life support.
Conduct Neonatal BLS life support.
Manage Mechanical Ventilation.
Oversee Ventilator Alarms.
Perform Arterial Puncture and Analysis for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
Conduct Quality Control for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
Manage patient healthcare information system (Soarian).
Oversee medication administration program (MAK).
Manage medication dispensing system (McKesson).
Verify physician's written orders for performing pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Record and report appropriately the results of all procedures.
Perform BLS when necessary, after certification.
Abide by the department Delivery Standards.
Maintain files and bookkeeping records in accordance with department policy.
Perform other related duties.
Assist in departmental in-service program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
Up to three (3) years of experience.
Attention to Detail.
Collaboration.
Communication (verbal & written).
Continuous Learning.
Judgement/Critical Thinking.
Planning (Organizing, Time Management).
Problem Solving.
Quality.
Reliability.
Safety and Risk Management.
Technical Expertise.
Preferred Skills & Experience
One (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
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To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate, and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees, as well as affiliated UHS community groups as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Administer respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager.
Perform Aerosol Therapy treatments.
Conduct CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy (secretion mobilization therapy).
Execute Incentive Spirometry therapy.
Carry out M.D.I. therapy.
Perform Suctioning procedure.
Conduct Extubation procedure.
Ensure Oxygen Tank Safety.
Perform Oxygen Therapy on all approved devices.
Manage BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms.
Execute Cough Assist/Vest therapy.
Oversee High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms.
Perform Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedure.
Conduct Fit Testing procedure in coordination with Employee Health.
Perform Pulse Oximetry procedure.
Execute Adult EKG procedure.
Conduct Pediatric EKG procedure.
Perform Adult BLS life support.
Execute Pediatric BLS life support.
Conduct Neonatal BLS life support.
Manage Mechanical Ventilation.
Oversee Ventilator Alarms.
Perform Arterial Puncture and Analysis for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
Conduct Quality Control for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
Manage patient healthcare information system (Soarian).
Oversee medication administration program (MAK).
Manage medication dispensing system (McKesson).
Verify physician's written orders for performing pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Record and report appropriately the results of all procedures.
Perform BLS when necessary, after certification.
Abide by the department Delivery Standards.
Maintain files and bookkeeping records in accordance with department policy.
Perform other related duties.
Assist in departmental in-service program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
Up to three (3) years of experience.
Attention to Detail.
Collaboration.
Communication (verbal & written).
Continuous Learning.
Judgement/Critical Thinking.
Planning (Organizing, Time Management).
Problem Solving.
Quality.
Reliability.
Safety and Risk Management.
Technical Expertise.
Preferred Skills & Experience
One (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
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