A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
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Fisher-Titus:
Hours of Work-PRN as Needed Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more! Shift, Weekend & PRN differential
About Fisher-Titus:
Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area's 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.
Vision:
Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community
Mission:
Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community
General Summary:
Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned and given on a physician's order for both in-house and out-patient care.
Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:
Graduate of or currently enrolled student of an approved school of Respiratory Care. Must possess current Limited Permit License in the State of Ohio CPR certification required. BLS is expected at renewal.
ACLS, NRP
within 6 months of hire
Essential Functions:
Responsible for the safe and effective administration of prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications. Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include:
IPPB, IS, HHN, MDI, DPI, ETC.
Sets up and monitors oxygen administration. Sets up oxygen cylinders and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place. Performs bedside PFT tests. Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial, and femoral sites independently. Draws off arterial lines to obtain sample for blood gas analysis. Be a member of the Code Blue and "Rapid Response Team" responding to arrest situations. As part of the team may be expected to perform CPR (compression). Must be certified in CPR procedures and manual ventilation. Perform patient assessment, develops care plan for implementation, and for Registered Therapist approval. Performs all aspects of artificial airway care. Able to perform deep blind tracheal suctioning on patients. Daily/weekly preventative maintenance and calibration, quality assurance of ABG analyzers. Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, oxygen blenders, oxygen analyzers, peak flow meter. Responsible for the set up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators. Familiar with
CPAP/BIPAP
set up and administration of
CPAP/BIPAP
Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patients charts. Participation in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift. Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures. conferences and seminars. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe their responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, infection control, and specific job related hazards. Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Communicates changes in the patient's condition or treatment to patients, physicians, family, staff and other departments, with special emphasis placed on a concise, factual, organized verbal report of all patients treated during the shift. Makes clinical rounds with Medical Director, anesthesia, ordering physicians, and department managers as required. When requested, provides guidance to any other personnel. May perform other related duties as directed. Associates or better in Health Services Administration. Certification CPR Certification ACLS Reg Respiratory Therapist Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
