Registered Respiratory Therapist (Rrt-Sds) - 718004
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Description
- Administers respiratory care and diagnostic procedures and
therapies as assigned by the Department Manager or appropriate
supervisor to include, but not limited to: Humidity and Aerosol
therapy; CPT/Flutter; IPPB; Oxygen therapy; SVNs; USNs; Suctioning;
Oximetry; ABGs; MDIs; PEFR; EKGs; Bi-Pap therapy; Calorimetry;
Trach Care; Incentive Spirometry.
- Performs CPR and is currently certified for basic life support
by AHA.
- Understands and practices safe respiratory care
techniques.
- Adheres to all universal precautions.
- Is able to assess, plan, and provide individualized care for
patients in compliance with physician's orders, taking into account
the metal status, development, and physical needs of each patient
based on age, i. e., neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults,
geriatrics.
- Performs specialized skills involved in advanced life support
or in intensive care utilizing additional knowledge in bedside
monitoring, management and weaning from mechanical ventilation,
ABGs, and nutritional assessments.
- Collects and interprets arterial blood gases and attests to the
competency to perform this procedure according to department
Policies & Procedures.
- Performs EKGs according to department Policies &
Procedures.
- Performs PFT's according to department Policies &
Procedures.
- Performs Stress Testing according to department Policies &
Procedures.
- Performs EEG's according to department Policies &
Procedures.
- Performs Holter and/or Event monitoring according to department
Policies & Procedures.
- Administers drugs in accordance with department Policies &
Procedures and attests to the competency to perform those
procedures. Is aware of hazards/ contraindications associated with
use of such drugs.
- Performs oxygen and equipment rounds in accordance with
department Policies & Procedures.
- Documents procedures in Medical Record and department records
to ensure statistical and charging accuracy according to department
Policies & Procedures.
- Performs required equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning,
and sterilization per department Policies & Procedures.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems.
- Communicates all clinical problems or patients requiring
further evaluation to Department Manager or designated
supervisor.
Requirements
EducationRequired: - - - -High SchoolLicenses &
CertificationsRequired: - - - -C-Sleep Disorders Spec - - - -L-Resp
Care ProPreferred: - - - -C-BLS
Keywords: Christus Health, El Paso , Registered Respiratory Therapist (Rrt-Sds) - 718004, Healthcare , Alamogordo, Texas
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