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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care Managment, Per Diem

New London Hospital • New London, New Hampshire, United States • 5d ago

GENERAL SUMMARY
- Provide cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, and department policies and procedures.
FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respiratory Therapy
  - Maintains knowledge of various methods of oxygen delivery, including knowledge of the necessary equipment.
  - Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose or each, and possible side effects associated with each.
  - Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
  - Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
  - Assesses patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation, and makes appropriate nurse or physician contact for intervention.
  - Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
  - Follows department equipment sterilization procedures.
  - Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
  - Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
  - Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends the reports to appropriate physician and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
  - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, from neonate to geriatric.
  - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, from neonate to geriatric.
  - Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
  - Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning, including patients’ family as appropriate.
  - Assesses patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassesses for response to treatment.
  - Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  - 3 year minimum experience in respiratory care services.
- Experience
- Education
  - Graduate of an approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
  - Current NH State Respiratory Therapist Licensure or Certification
  - Current ACLS certification.