Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

Kindred Hospital Dayton; Dayton (OH); Sur place; USD 45 460 - 64 747; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kindred Hospital Dayton is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist responsible for administering safe respiratory care and monitoring patients' ventilation needs. The role requires current certification and licensure, as well as competencies in airway management and patient education. Applicants should have at least one year of experience preferred and must be fluent in English. Join a dedicated team to support adult and geriatric patients on their journey to wellness.

Qualifications

• Must have good and regular attendance.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and patient assessment.
• Perform effective airway management.
• Engage in patient education and communication.

Connaissances

Ability to work under stress

Interpersonal communication skills

Lifespan growth and development knowledge

Teamwork abilities

Fluency in English

Formation

Respiratory Therapy education for credentialing

Current Respiratory Therapy license

Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential

Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Description du poste

Description

PRN $40/HR.

Kindred Hospital Dayton and Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) is a 97-bed hospital. With 51 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 46-bed behavioral health unit offers treatment for adults ages 18+, including dedicated services for geriatric patients. The unit offers 24-hour supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support for mental health issues and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located downtown Dayton near the I-75 and I-35 junction, to the west of the Great Miami River.

Job Summary

Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Essential Functions

• Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care
• Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care
• Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization
• Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices
• Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways
• Initiate and perform 'CPR'
• Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care
• Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order
• Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures
• Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation
• Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness
• Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program
• Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis
• Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required
• Perform and document patient and family teaching/education
• Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports
• Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds
• Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity
• Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations

• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families
• Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialing by the National Board for Respiratory Care Licenses/Certifications
• Licenses/Certifications
• Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body
• Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Experience

• 1 year experience preferred