Respiratory Therapist | Nights

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist participates in planning, delivering, controlling and evaluating safe and effective diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs respiratory diagnostic testing, including stress treadmill testing and EKG’s.
• Performs respiratory treatments as listed on the orientation checklist according to departmental procedures.
• Administers respiratory medication safely following hospital and departmental policies.
• Documents assessments, treatments and medications accurately utilizing hospital and departmental formats.
• As a member of the Code Blue team, provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintains emergency resuscitation equipment and other equipment in proper working condition.
• Participates in establishing a system to maintain a clean, well‑organized, safe environment; reports potential safety hazards.
• Assists in maintaining adequate respiratory therapy supplies in the department and in‑patient care areas.
• Participates in evaluation of new procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co‑worker information.
• Participates with physicians, therapists and other members of the health team in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of care plans for respiratory patients.
• Organizes, delivers, and evaluates respiratory care based on physician’s orders and individual needs of the patient.
• Instructs patients and caregivers about respiratory treatments and issues.
• Participates in a comprehensive inter‑shift report of all patients receiving respiratory services and other reportable information.
• Executes rounds on cardiopulmonary patients and assesses status.
• Reports discrepancies in care through proper mechanism.
• Assists in maintaining quality assurance monitors as communicated with the Department Manager.
• Participates in retrospective analysis of all aspects of respiratory care in accordance with JCAHO standards.
• Reports unexpected changes in patient condition.
• Participates in ongoing education and staff development programs.