Respiratory Care Specialist: Ventilator Management

Memorial Regional Health; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Regional Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care in accordance with department policies. This role emphasizes accurate charting, timely reporting, and collaboration with physicians for airway management and ventilator care.

The position requires active participation in in-services, rounds, and hospital meetings, with a commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures.
• Verifies physician’s orders for Respiratory Care.
• Receives and accurately prepares reports. Updates and completes patient information to reflect the patient’s current clinical status.
• Attends and participates in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
• Keep the supervisor apprised of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Data entry of all daily services and charges given to patients.
• Demonstrates excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Performs troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution.
• Performs effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assists the physician with intubation. Demonstrates safe and appropriate suction techniques and uses of artificial airways.
• Assists in the department’s orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precepts new employees during orientation.
• Performs arterial blood gas draws.
• Initiates, maintains, and monitors ventilator patients. Interprets flow volumes and pressure volume curves to initiate appropriate clinical changes.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
• Complies with established PPE requirements for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Performs patient charge reconciliation
• Verifies accuracy and timely submission of time for payroll preparation.
• Working knowledge of all cardiopulmonary equipment within training and education for RRT.
• Proficiently performs all assigned modalities provided by cardiopulmonary services.
• Translates medication into neonatal and pediatric doses, uses proper equipment and procedure regarding patient size, and addresses any special needs regarding type and severity of disease.
• Assesses adult and geriatric patients for special needs by utilizing proper equipment and procedures regarding patient age and needs regarding type and severity of disease.
• Assesses adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients’ ventilator needs; can functionally provide mechanical ventilation of the above patients under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Ability to fully assess patient respiratory status, make recommendations for appropriate therapeutic interventions, and use assessment charting techniques to document status, progress, and effect of therapeutics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates full commitment to the MRH values and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

Job description

Memorial Regional Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care in accordance with department policies. This role emphasizes accurate charting, timely reporting, and collaboration with physicians for airway management and ventilator care.

The position requires active participation in in-services, rounds, and hospital meetings, with a commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.