Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation - 3.2 West Columbia, SC Job Details Part-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Resident's rights Patient monitoring Patient assessment English Decision making State-specific respiratory therapist license Patient interaction RCP License Full Job Description All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures. Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, Resident Rights, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as set by Federal, State and regulating bodies. Interpret, organize and implement physician, nurse practitioner, or licensed medical professional orders directing resident care. Assist and continually monitor residents for proper position of airways, oxygenation, and respiratory stability. Successfully collaborate and initiate coordination of respiratory services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care. Participate and cooperate with all aspects of facility needs and initiatives. Perform necessary duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and any other necessary documents as required or requested. Initiate and be clinically responsible for the administration of respiratory therapies as prescribes to include but no limited to: o Ventilator management, assessment, cleaning, weaning and maintenance o Tracheostomy maintenance, cleaning, replacement, and assurance of airway. o Tracheal, NT, OT suction. o Accurately obtain, document and report all pertinent vital signs o Review and revise patient respiratory care plans as necessary o Fully assess and document complete respiratory assessment upon admit and on a continual basis, while on shift. o BiPap/CPAP management, assessment, weaning and maintenance. o SVN, LVN, MDI, and continuous cool/heated aerosol administration. Inform Respiratory Director of any new admissions, discharges, and change of condition of any resident on skilled respiratory therapy services, and report any change of condition to appropriate nursing staff, and IDT team and physicians as clinically appropriate.• Complete, review, and ensure all respiratory therapy notes and charting are informative and descriptive of the respiratory care services being provided and that response to care is documented. Ensure that any resident unable to call for assistance is checked frequently. Follow all facility infection control precautions and safety regulations including, but not limited to, personal protective equipment, dress code, and any other infection control precautions. Report to director any medication, medical supply, equipment needs necessary to perform your job functions. Immediately report any unsafe, malfunctioning or questionable equipment in use by the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificates and Licenses:

Must possess a current Respiratory Therapist license issued by the state. Other Specific Requirements Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Follows written and oral instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in resident areas, office areas and throughout the facility. Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Works beyond normal working hours on weekends and holidays, when necessary. Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors and is exposed to dust, disinfectants, hazardous chemicals, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, or others. Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including Tuberculosis and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

(with or without the aid of mechanical devices): Possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met. Operate computer, cellular telephone and facility telephone and paging systems. Repetitive hand motion. Minimal lifting and carrying requirements. Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. See additional Activity Strength and Frequency Requirements Chart A.

Job Type:

Part-time Work Location:

In person