RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
Trains and acts as a resource for respiratory department technicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Satisfactory completion of an A.
S.
program from a nationally accredited respiratory therapy
school, and the ability to meet NBRT registry requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· To assure resident safety.
· Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments
· Plans, prepares, and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions, in accordance with established policies and procedures
· Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests
· Records patient treatment, response, and progress
· Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment
· Responds to "code blue" calls and assists by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR
· Instructs respiratory technicians
· Reads journals and reference books to maintain continuing education
· Attends department meetings
· Performs other related duties as assigned
· Provides RT support on the LTC Units for trachs, bi-pap etc as needed and determined by current case load on ventilator unit
· Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policies.
· Use tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and emotional situations.
· Promote positive public relations with team members, residents, family members and guests.
· Professional work place behavior.
· Adhere to dress code at all times.
· Assist with activities, marketing and special function planning and preparation.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
· These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and will be reviewed in the performance process.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to lift 150 pounds, if necessary, to assist fallen resident; able to lift 20 pounds for routine
performance of essential functions
WORK SCHEDULE:
As assigned, may include evenings, weekends, holidays and be in call rotation as assigned; non-
exempt position.
AA/EEO/M/F/D/V
EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY:
High
BENEFITS:
At Abri Health Services we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment.
We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment.
We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.
Other benefits of the Respiratory Therapist role include:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability
· Long Term Disability
· Vacation and Paid Time Off
· Holiday Incentive Pay
· Training for CEU’s Credits
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