Respiratory Therapist PRN

Ntmconline; Odessa, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ntmconline in Odessa, TX seeks a Respiratory Care Technician to support physicians and the Respiratory Therapy Manager. You will set up and operate respiratory equipment, monitor patients aged 18+, and document treatments.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to hospital policy, and active participation in rounds. CRT/BLS/ACLS certifications are preferred; work is performed under licensed supervision as part of a hospital team.

Qualifications

• CRT preferred or required
• BLS and ACLS certifications preferred
• Experience in Med Surg and Critical Care helpful

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment as prescribed by physicians.
• Provide care for adults 18+ and monitor patient responses to treatments.
• Assist in preparing patients for physical therapy, ambulation, and transport.
• Maintain and stock respiratory care equipment per hospital policy, including iSTAT testing as needed.

Skills

Med Surg

Critical Care

Job description

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and/or the Lead Respiratory Therapist and upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.

Full job description

• Respiratory Technicians must work under the supervision of person or persons holding state Respiratory Care Practitioner Licensure.
• Provides care for the Adult or Geriatric patient, ages 18 years and over.
• Respiratory Care Technicians MAY NOT perform any treatment on patients being mechanically ventilated or perform invasive procedures such as arterial blood gas puncture.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Make regular rounds, and oxygen equipment at least twice per shift, fill room humidifiers, change suction canisters daily, as well as spot-checking other respiratory therapy equipment per hospital policy and procedure.
• Assist in preparing respiratory care patients for physical therapy, ambulation, transport, etc. Properly stores oxygen tanks per OSHA and hospital guidelines.
• Assures participation in facility meetings by attending at least 9 (nine) staff meetings per year.
• Completes required competencies assigned upon hire and yearly before scheduled deadlines.
• Conduct physician prescribed treatments: including, but not limited to Handheld Nebulizer Therapy and various nasal oxygen devices in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the patient, and chest physical therapy treatments.
• Ensure the adequate maintenance of ventilation and/or compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Record all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments, on respiratory care records and patient chart; place MAR’s on patient’s chart in proper order
• Perform trach care per hospital policy and procedure.
• Change out tubing and inline suction devices, including suction canister per hospital policy and procedure.
• Perform iSTAT instrument testing as outlined in the technical procedures for each test as approved by the laboratory director.
• Report treatments to be conducted and condition of patients to relief personnel. Give complete report of any changes made and new orders written and keep patient’s primary care nurse informed of such changes.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of equipment including EST and SST pre-use checks on ventilator before each use or as needed and properly documents in the cleani

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Med Surg

Novice

Critical Care

Novice

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CRT

Basic Life Support

ACLS

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