Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

SnapCare; Oregon, Northern (OH, KY); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SnapCare in Oregon, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver intensive respiratory care and transport patients as medically prescribed. You will evaluate patients, propose treatment plans with minimal supervision, and clearly explain procedures to patients.

The position involves utilizing ventilatory equipment, performing chest therapy, monitoring with oximetry/capnography, and documenting responses. A multidisciplinary team supports high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans with minimal supervision
• Explain purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients
• Provide necessary patient education upon discharge to home
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive
• Operate various oxygen and aerosol devices and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform chest physiotherapy using various equipment to promote secretion clearance
• Perform suctioning of patients via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods
• Perform oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy
• Conduct routine review of patient chest X-rays to determine need for further evaluation
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Perform pulmonary function studies including NIF and VC according to policy
• Assist with respiratory care procedures including bronchoscopy, perc trachs, and chest tube placement
• Perform adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable
• Perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in emergent and non-emergent situations
• Perform arterial puncture and determine efficiency of ventilation, monitoring, recording, and reporting test results
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Perform setup and self-test on all ventilatory equipment and operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation
• Assist in facilitating preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as needed
• Record all pertinent information of treatments and patient responses on respiratory care records and patient chart
• Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the efficiency of therapy administered
• Report all necessary information during walking rounds for shift-to-shift handoff communication
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy charging including data entry, verification, and correction of errors

Descripción del empleo

SnapCare in Oregon, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver intensive respiratory care and transport patients as medically prescribed. You will evaluate patients, propose treatment plans with minimal supervision, and clearly explain procedures to patients.

The position involves utilizing ventilatory equipment, performing chest therapy, monitoring with oximetry/capnography, and documenting responses. A multidisciplinary team supports high-quality patient outcomes.