PRN Respiratory Therapist

Hamilton County Hospital District; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HAMILTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer prescribed cardiopulmonary procedures under physician direction. The role includes testing, gas therapy, ventilator care, ECGs, and data entry for department records.

Qualified candidates are graduates of JRCRTE programs, CRTT/RRt certified with a Texas license, and CPR trained. Experience preferred; patient care spans neonate to geriatric.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved JRCRTE Program.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary equipment and effective communication skills.
• Certified CRTT or RRt and Texas license required.
• One year experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician preferred.
• Current CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Under physician supervision, performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• Performs pulmonary function testing and administers gas/aerosol therapy and IPPB therapy.
• Places patients on ventilators and monitors them.
• Performs ECGs and interprets results for physicians.
• Enters procedures in patient medical records and prepares records/charges.
• Assists with cleaning, maintenance and sterilization of respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary equipment knowledge

Effective oral and written comunicação

CPR training

Education

CRTT/RRt certification

Texas license

Job description

HAMILTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Respiratory Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a physician and the Director of Respiratory, administers prescribed cardiopulmonary procedures, performs a variety of technical procedures and assists in the cleaning, maintenance and disinfection of cardiopulmonary equipment. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A. Under direction of a physician, performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures on patients.
  • a. Performs pulmonary function testing.
  • b. Administers gas and aerosol therapy and IPPB therapy.
  • c. Performs arterial punctures and analysis of blood
  • d. Maintains patient’s airways and removes secretions through various methods.
  • e. Places patients on ventilators and monitors them continuously.
  • f. Performs ECGs and interpretation of results for physicians.
  • g. Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • h. Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
• B. Assists in the cleaning, maintenance and sterilization of respiratory therapy equipment.
  • a. Performs minor and preventative maintenance on equipment and reports problems to the Director.
  • b. Sterilizes equipment using different types of sterilization procedures.
  • c. Arranges for equipment required and returns it to equipment area after use and sterilization.
• C. Maintains files and prepares documents and reports as required.
  • a. Enters respiratory therapy procedures in the patient’s medical record.
  • b. Prepares records and patient charges as directed.
  • c. Assists with the maintenance of statistics and other information for department reporting requirements.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A. Education: Graduate of an approved JRCRTE Program.
• B. Personal job-related skills: Knowledge of cardiopulmonary equipment. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• C. Licensure, registry or certification: Certified as a CRTT or RRt and a Texas license required
• D. Experience
  • a. Prior Work Experience: One year experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician preferred.
  • b. Technical Training: Current CPR training.
• E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing, walking, bending and reaching when providing patient care. Pushing and pulling of equipment lifting of supplies up to 25 pounds and occasional heavy lifting or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:

• A. Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
• B. Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
• C. Interacts with Medical Staff members on a continuous basis.
• D. Follows aseptic procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handing potentially infectious materials.
• E. Follows safety guidelines and policies for the Healthcare System.