Respiratory Therapist

Kent Hospital; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide crucial respiratory care. Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapy treatments, managing ventilators, and educating patients on self-care. An Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy along with relevant experience and certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum of six months of relevant experience preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders.
• Provide ventilator management and emergency care for patients.
• Educate patients and families to assist in self-care.

Skills

Respiratory therapy treatments

Patient education

Ventilator management

Emergency care

Documentation of medical records

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential

RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

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Primary Function

Responsible for providing respiratory care and assisting with the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders, including aerosol medication delivery, lung expansion and airway clearance modalities, maintenance of natural and artificial airways, care planning, and patient education.
• Obtain arterial blood from radial artery for blood gas analysis. Interpret results and recommend appropriate treatment to physician.
• Provide ventilator management, including initiation, maintenance, monitoring, assessment, input in rounds, and liberation. Perform nasal, oral, and pharyngeal suctioning.
• Provide rapid response assessment and emergency care, including airway management, CPR, trauma care, manual and mechanical ventilatory support, and oxygenation support.
• Support and monitor patient transport within the hospital and to other hospitals using portable ventilators, manual resuscitators, oxygen delivery systems, and monitors.
• Set up and administer oxygen using various devices.
• Maintain records, perform equipment changes, and reprocessing as required.
• Record pertinent information in the patient's medical record regarding therapy, medication, and response.
• Ensure safe patient handoffs by providing relevant information to oncoming staff.
• Educate patients and families to assist in self-care and care transitions.
• Train employees and students in daily procedures. May oversee and prioritize care in the absence of a supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credential (preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist), and RI Respiratory Care Practitioner license. A minimum of six months of relevant experience is preferred.

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