Respiratory Resource III - Respiratory Care

Responsibilities

• Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians / providers.
• Ensure compatibility with physician orders.
• Perform respiratory protocols as outlined in system policies.
• Set up and administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients.
• This includes inhalants, mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive testing to assist in treating chronic and acute respiratory illnesses.
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Order repairs when necessary.
• Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan and recommend modifications when needed.
• This includes monitoring vital signs, arterial blood gasses, and reviewing patient information.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with medical staff members and assist with qualifying and setting up of home medical equipment.
• Record all information in the patient legal record and maintain department records.
• Educate patient on their disease state, wellness, home care, and safety.
• Provide clinical preceptorship for Respiratory Therapy Students

Requirements

• Graduate of a 2-4 year AMA approved Respiratory Program
• Required Licenses [Ohio, United States]: Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of OhioRRT Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current BLS with ACLS, PAL or NRP for respective area
• Acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states
• Ability to precept acute/critical care areas
• Supervisory capabilities