Respiratory Therapist PRN

About the role

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with various medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharge.
• Operates various ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation to the patient.
• Performs chest physiotherapy using various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient using different methods, and monitors oximetry and capnography according to policy.
• Reviews patient's chest x-rays to determine the need for further evaluation.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conducts pulmonary function studies according to policy (e.g., NIF, VC).
• Assists with procedures related to respiratory care according to policy (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable.
• Drains the 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 monitors, records, and reports test results, where applicable.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Inserts and removes endotracheal tubes via free hand technique or video laryngoscope system, where applicable.
• Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient charts (including pre and post-assessment according to policy).
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.

Requirements

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in operating various respiratory care equipment.
• Ability to perform complex medical procedures under supervision.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program available to part-time employees.
• Part-time/Per Diem positions eligible for 401k after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Pay

$35.00 per hour.

Schedule

Per Diem / PRN from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm.