Respiratory Therapist (PRN) - Impact & Growth

Select Medical; Temple (TX); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 68.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, a joint venture with Select Medical, in Temple, TX, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN position. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation patients using ventilatory equipment and various respiratory therapies.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, administering prescribed treatments, monitoring chest x-rays, performing EKGs, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Formación

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
• NBRC credential or state equivalent preferred; RRT preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.
• Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.)
• Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable.
• Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
• Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable.
• Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy).
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.

Conocimientos

BLS certification

ACLS

State licensure

NBRC credential

RRT preferred

Descripción del empleo

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, a joint venture with Select Medical, in Temple, TX, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN position. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation patients using ventilatory equipment and various respiratory therapies.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, administering prescribed treatments, monitoring chest x-rays, performing EKGs, and ensuring accurate documentation.