Respiratory Therapist Day Shift
Intersect Healthcare, Greenville, MI, United States
Overview
Accepting New Graduates! The Registered Respiratory Therapist will monitor patient progress and administer breathing treatments based on the instructions provided by a physician or Director of Respiratory Services. The RRT will assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. They will collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. The RRT will perform necessary procedures with non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies, educate and counsel staff members on basic respiratory therapy procedures, and engage in diagnostic evaluation, treatment and control of deficiencies and abnormal functions found in the resident’s cardiopulmonary system.
Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification from the National Board Respiratory Care
Current BLS card
Two years previous experience working with Ventilator/Respiratory care patients in acute care or long-term care facility preferred
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of general respiratory principles and procedures and understanding of the concepts of aging and the needs and concerns of the elderly population and those with terminal illness.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of health care professionals and support staff.
Must be able to work under varying degrees of supervision.
Display positive professional image and enhance positive public relations for the Facility.
Other Special Requirements:
Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases, as well as frequent exposure to chemicals and latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment.
Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
Employment Details
CRT or RRT
12 hour shifts
Part time Day shift & PRN available
Position is open to new graduates
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Check orders – make sure all match and are present
Ventilator checks every 4 hours
Oxygen therapy with all modalities
Equipment changes as scheduled
Suctioning – RCP’s responsibility, licensed nursing to assist
Trach care – to be done BID
Breathing treatments as ordered – Nebs, MDI’s, and DPI’s
Chart in a timely manner
New respiratory modality set ups and physical assessments
Report to next shift and nursing
Communication with nurses and other team members for continuity of care
Assist with patient care conferences – suggest therapies, report progress, and future scheduling
Communicate with physicians and discuss patient needs with Respiratory Director or Charge Nurse
Specimen retrievals and ABG’s and Allen’s testing
Cleaning and assembling equipment and proper storage
Proper use of respiratory equipment and adapting equipment to patient needs
On-site patient evaluations for probable admissions
Order appropriate respiratory supplies and equipment; maintain all supplies
Maintain proper operation of respiratory equipment per manufacturer’s standards
Stock and maintain emergency equipment in patient rooms
Apply respiratory equipment and evaluate effectiveness
Review transfer orders and ensure appropriate equipment is available
Review respiratory therapy orders and maintain ventilators
Ventilator management per physician’s orders
Provide respiratory therapy treatments and procedures
Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory treatment and safety
Emergent and routine trach changes; trach care and disposable inner cannula changes
Routine and emergency trach changes on established trach patients; decannulation per physician order; chart in respiratory care
Ventilator/Trach monitoring including swallowing and cuff management
Assist residents with speaking valve use
Set up oxygen concentrators, E-tanks, and portable devices per doctor’s orders
Label and tag all equipment per policy; room air pulse oximetry prior to setup
Report findings to charge nurse and chart in the appropriate area
Maintain and chart nebulizer and suction equipment and treatments
Perform suctioning of vent patients with appropriate equipment
Suctioning of non-vented residents as ordered
Set up and maintain CPAP/BIPAP equipment; monitor performance
Initial ventilator setup and admission assessments; confirm accuracy with RRT/CRT
Ventilator checks every 4 hours and adjustments per plan
Maintain ventilator equipment and chart appropriately
Tracheostomy care and disposable inner cannula changes
Assist RRT/CRT with routine tracheostomy changes
Perform other tasks as required
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Accepting New Graduates! The Registered Respiratory Therapist will monitor patient progress and administer breathing treatments based on the instructions provided by a physician or Director of Respiratory Services. The RRT will assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. They will collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. The RRT will perform necessary procedures with non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies, educate and counsel staff members on basic respiratory therapy procedures, and engage in diagnostic evaluation, treatment and control of deficiencies and abnormal functions found in the resident’s cardiopulmonary system.
Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification from the National Board Respiratory Care
Current BLS card
Two years previous experience working with Ventilator/Respiratory care patients in acute care or long-term care facility preferred
Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of general respiratory principles and procedures and understanding of the concepts of aging and the needs and concerns of the elderly population and those with terminal illness.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of health care professionals and support staff.
Must be able to work under varying degrees of supervision.
Display positive professional image and enhance positive public relations for the Facility.
Other Special Requirements:
Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases, as well as frequent exposure to chemicals and latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment.
Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
Employment Details
CRT or RRT
12 hour shifts
Part time Day shift & PRN available
Position is open to new graduates
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Check orders – make sure all match and are present
Ventilator checks every 4 hours
Oxygen therapy with all modalities
Equipment changes as scheduled
Suctioning – RCP’s responsibility, licensed nursing to assist
Trach care – to be done BID
Breathing treatments as ordered – Nebs, MDI’s, and DPI’s
Chart in a timely manner
New respiratory modality set ups and physical assessments
Report to next shift and nursing
Communication with nurses and other team members for continuity of care
Assist with patient care conferences – suggest therapies, report progress, and future scheduling
Communicate with physicians and discuss patient needs with Respiratory Director or Charge Nurse
Specimen retrievals and ABG’s and Allen’s testing
Cleaning and assembling equipment and proper storage
Proper use of respiratory equipment and adapting equipment to patient needs
On-site patient evaluations for probable admissions
Order appropriate respiratory supplies and equipment; maintain all supplies
Maintain proper operation of respiratory equipment per manufacturer’s standards
Stock and maintain emergency equipment in patient rooms
Apply respiratory equipment and evaluate effectiveness
Review transfer orders and ensure appropriate equipment is available
Review respiratory therapy orders and maintain ventilators
Ventilator management per physician’s orders
Provide respiratory therapy treatments and procedures
Educate residents, families, and staff on respiratory treatment and safety
Emergent and routine trach changes; trach care and disposable inner cannula changes
Routine and emergency trach changes on established trach patients; decannulation per physician order; chart in respiratory care
Ventilator/Trach monitoring including swallowing and cuff management
Assist residents with speaking valve use
Set up oxygen concentrators, E-tanks, and portable devices per doctor’s orders
Label and tag all equipment per policy; room air pulse oximetry prior to setup
Report findings to charge nurse and chart in the appropriate area
Maintain and chart nebulizer and suction equipment and treatments
Perform suctioning of vent patients with appropriate equipment
Suctioning of non-vented residents as ordered
Set up and maintain CPAP/BIPAP equipment; monitor performance
Initial ventilator setup and admission assessments; confirm accuracy with RRT/CRT
Ventilator checks every 4 hours and adjustments per plan
Maintain ventilator equipment and chart appropriately
Tracheostomy care and disposable inner cannula changes
Assist RRT/CRT with routine tracheostomy changes
Perform other tasks as required
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