Respiratory Therapist
Company: CARLE
Location: Covington
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) shall provide all
aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified
physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy.Is able to work
unsupervised and, when needed, can assist with duties of the
Director, specifically in the absence of the Director of
Respiratory Therapy.Is able to effectively administer oxygen
mixtures utilizing various oxygen delivery devices. Can set up,
initiate and maintain ventilators and CPAP devices.Is familiar with
the principles of airway maintenance, endotracheal and tracheostomy
care. Follows the procedures and observations for care during and
after extubation.Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and other related life support procedures.Confers
with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory Therapy
concerning patient care.Administers specific dosages of all
Respiratory Therapy related medications as specified by a
physician. Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms
of medication side effects particularly those that require
notification of a physician.Effectively and safely uses equipment
for delivering positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and
medications to patients.Effectively utilizes methods that assist in
the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree such as,
hydration, breathing and coughing exercise, postural drainage,
chest percussion and airway suctioning.Performs all aspects of
pulmonary function testing, if trained. Effectively uses all
department pulmonary function equipment.Performs 12 lead EKG's and
prepares them for physician interpretation.When needed is capable
of overseeing the work of the certified and non-certified
technicians who are performing those procedures requiring a high
level of expertise.Is able to dismantle and reassemble most of the
Respiratory Therapy equipment. Is able to take all necessary
precautions to insure the safe handling of all respiratory
equipment.Works well with each age level of patient. Is sensitive
to the age specific needs of each individual patient and alters the
clinical approach accordingly.Participates in the department's
continuing education programs.Actively participates in Performance
Improvement Processes.Interprets and carries out physician orders
accurately and in a timely manner.Able to allay anxieties of
patient/families regarding respiratory/cardiac procedures.Works
with other departments to insure appropriate and efficient service
to patients.The Carle Experience/Core Values - Practices the WAY TO
BE standards and related MUST-HAVES in his/her daily work. Is
approachable, respectful, professional, the solution and a team
player in his/her actions and words as an ambassador for the
hospital and Carle Health System. Adheres to and demonstrates CRMH
Core Values in all job responsibilities.
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Covington, Illinois
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