RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-PER DIEM

Requirements

• Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate health care worker.
• Records all patient care procedures performed with overview into possible suggestions and observations in regard to respiratory care of the patient.
• Plans, implements, and explains health teaching including medications, and procedures to patients and/or family.
• Communicates with and serves as a liaison between patients, their families, and physicians.
• Maintains standards of care within the guidelines of the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of and implements policies and procedures of MMC and the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Transcribes physician orders legibly and accurately.
• Maintains skills in the assessment, treatment, and care appropriate for the age groups and disease process of the patient based on the condition and needs.
• Develops and implements individual plan of care with revisions as the patient’s condition and needs change.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper dosage of Respiratory drugs.
• Performs arterial punctures according to department policy.
• Maintains blood gas controls, performs routine preventive maintenance and completes documentation.
• Demonstrates correct procedure for set up of mechanical ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive.
• Performs suctioning according to department policy.
• Perform and evaluate chest percussion, incentive spirometry, acapella department protocol.
• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including necessary equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of pulse oximetry, including nocturnal studies as well as apnea monitors and end tidal CO2 monitors.
• Maintains knowledge of hemodynamics including Swan Ganz catheters, A-line, and pacemakers.
• Demonstrates procedure of performing bedside spirometry either on floors or in Occupational Medicine.
• Demonstrates proper knowledge for set up and assisting with bronchoscopy.
• Provides EKG coverage when necessary.
• Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies; maintains equipment in a clean & safe manner. Knowledgeable on the operation and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Removes from service, labels with defective sticker, and reports malfunctioning equipment in accordance with MMC and department policy and procedures.
• Responds to critical lab values by reporting to the appropriate healthcare worker.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff/students.
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance