Respiratory Therapist II, Nights, 10K Sign-On Bonus

General Summary

Under general supervision administer complex respiratory therapy procedures in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with cardiopulmonary functions threatened or impaired by developmental defects the aging process physical injury or disease by administering respiratory care techniques.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to a specific patient population (adult pediatric or neonatal).

• Explains treatments to patient and / or family before performing.
• Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms general behavior general physical response to respiratory care procedures. Collaborates with physician regarding therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation modification or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted.
• Terminates patient treatment upon notice of patient discomfort troubled medical status or inability to accept treatment.
• Participates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures including airway management manual ventilation and compression as needed.
• Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of general anesthesia) analgesic agents by subcutaneous injection bronchodilator treatments chest physiotherapy aerosolized medication treatments in accordance with departmental procedures as directed by a physician. Delivers oxygen and humidified air through a variety of devices to reverse and prevent tissue hypoxia treat arterial hypoxemia decrease the work of breathing and decrease myocardial work.
• Assists with the non-surgical insertion maintenance and removal of artificial airways.
• Suctions artificial and nasal / oral airways by using a sterile disposable catheter which is inserted into the airway.
• Performs age specific respiratory techniques when working the adult / pediatric / neonatal population.

I. In Critical Care areas administers mechanical ventilation and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to critical care patients adjusts ventilation and CPAP under the direct supervision of a physician or an ICU qualified Respiratory Care practitioner (if not ICU rated).

Evaluates the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation and other therapeutic interventions in the critically ill patient by interpreting chest x-rays and blood gas results. Monitors patient appearance respiration rate and oxygen saturation and notifying doctor as required.

Ensures the effective operation calibration and maintenance of ventilators (life support systems) pulse oximeters nebulizers Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) oxygen and humidity equipment as directed by the physician in accordance with departmental procedures and standard operating procedures.

Collects data such as Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) readings Electrocardiogram (ECG) Hemodynamics laboratory values and patient history to fully understand reason for adjusting patients life support equipment.

Provides clinical supervision guidance training and direction to respiratory care interns and students in accordance with departmental procedures

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation :

Pay Range : $33.40 - $50.13

Other Compensation (if applicable) : Up to $10000 sign-on bonus eligible for shift differentials when applicable

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1