Respiratory Therapist PRN - Flex

Job Summary:   

• Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.  

Essential Functions   

• Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures. Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care
• Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care
• Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection
• Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices
• Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.  Initiate and perform "CPR"
• Perform endotracheal tube and oral care
• Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis
• Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports
• Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds
• Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity
• Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated 
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:  

• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families
• Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for adult and pediatric neonate patients
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Performs other related duties as assigned