Position Summary:
Under minimal direction, Registered Respiratory Therapists implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participate in the education of residents, staff, and physicians; provide technical support of all equipment related to the practice of respiratory Care; assist with general department functions.
Representative Job Duties: (may vary from site to site)
- Continuous education of nursing staff on all respiratory procedures including trach care, sterile suction technique, aerosol therapy and oxygen usage.
- Frequent lectures and in-services to nursing staff on respiratory diseases and management plans.
- Implementing respiratory protocols according to department policies and procedures which include auditing respiratory medications and frequencies and recommending the appropriate therapy.
- Capping and decannulating trached residents according to department policy following physicians’ orders.
- Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy and non-invasive ventilation.
- Assessment of residents and recommendation of proper treatment plan.
- Bedside assessments of patient’s in the hospital and in patient’s residence
- Documentation of resident procedure.
- Education of residents/families with regard to disease process and treatment plan.
- Provide diagnostic respiratory services and non-invasive monitoring including pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, and chest physiotherapy.
- Ensure facility is adequately stocked with respiratory supplies and equipment at all times
Skills & Abilities: Critical thinking skills, self-direction, communication skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence for all age groups.
Minimum Job Qualifications: Education: Associate Degree program in Respiratory Care from JRCRTE/accredited institution.
Experience: Minimum of two years.
License: Current State of Michigan license, Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist. Credentialed by the NBRC and BLS certification.
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