Job Posting
Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory
Dimmit Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist , the following requirements are as follows:
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Service Medical Director, the Department Director, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary Care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures.
Education:
Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy program
Regulatory Requirements:
• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS and NRP
Job responsibilities:
• Maintain knowledge of various method of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, remain alert, assess possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, understand and monitor possible side effects associated with therapy.
• Set-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood gas samples analysis, and understands the possible complication and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Follow department equipment sterilization procedures.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient's electronic medical record following completion of any service.
• Maintain knowledge of various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment, remain alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Perform all duties as outline in the "ON-CALL shift" that the therapist is assigned to work.
• Perform all additional duties as assigned by the Department Director.
• Perform PFT, EKG, 24 and 48 hour HOLTER monitoring, send reports to physicians who requested them and file reports in the department, according to department procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the difference in technique and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including infant, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including infant, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patient.
• Manages and operate equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to AIDET - Acknowledge - Introduce - Duration- Explain- Thank you
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinate and directs
• Ability to assess patient, his/her needs, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, CQI teams, committee's, when discussion pertains to departmental concerns, workflow and mission.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Other
Contact Information
Carolina Olvera - Human Resources Director
Human Resources
704 Hospital Drive
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Email: hr@dimmitregional.com
Phone: 830-876-2424
Fax: 830-876-2420
All Shifts need coverage. |
