RRT / Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary - Per Diem - Days
Company: ProMedica
Location: Fostoria
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital is a 25-bed, acute-care
Critical Access Hospital serving the residents of Fostoria and
surrounding communities. Patients at Fostoria Community Hospital
have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic, emergency and surgical
facilities, as well as general medical care and inpatient intensive
care. We are committed to providing our patients with convenient
access to compassionate care and the latest technological
advancements in medical care and treatment. Established in 1930,
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital has proudly cared for
generations of patients and families.POSITION SUMMARYThe Registered
Respiratory Therapist will be competent to care for patients of all
ages to include infants, children, adolescents, adult and geriatric
population dependent on the area assigned. This individual performs
the duties and responsibilities outlined below as assigned, under
minimal supervision from the Respiratory Care Department leadership
team and the Medical Directors of Respiratory Care. The Registered
Respiratory Therapist performs these assigned duties and
responsibilities according to regulatory standards, clinical
practice guidelines, policies and procedures approved by the
Medical Directors and Administration. This individual will
frequently make independent decisions regarding modification of
therapy in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, policies
and procedures.ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Achieves and maintains a level
of competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic
procedures within their scope of practice, as required per business
unit, in accordance to departmental competency standards, which
include general care, critical care, emergency care and diagnostic
procedures, including, but not limited to, the following:
---General Care: patient identification and assessment, medical gas
delivery, medication administration via nebulizers and MDI/DPI,
Broncho pulmonary hygiene and hyperinflation therapy---Critical
Care: initiation, management, and weaning of invasive and
non-invasive ventilation; airway management and suction, including
tracheostomy, endotracheal and pharyngeal; cuff and ETCO2
monitoring, intubation and extubation; set-up, calibration,
insertion (arterial lines) and maintenance of indwelling lines and
catheters, and high risk newborn deliveries---Emergency Care:
responds to rapid responses and emergency codes; performs
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, and
actively participates in patient stabilization, internal and
external transports ---Diagnostic Care: blood sampling and
analysis, specimen collection, continuous and/or noninvasive
monitoring, bedside pulmonary function screens, spontaneous
breathing parameters and electrocardiograms (EKG) Note: critical
tests and values will be reported in a timely manner per Hospital
Policy.2. Safely assembles, operates and trouble shoots therapeutic
and diagnostic equipment required for patient care, including but
not limited to, the following:---Gas administration, monitoring and
analyzing devices including flow meters and regulators, blenders,
cylinders and bulk systems, compressors, analyzers, and pulse
oximeters---Mechanical devices, including mechanical ventilators,
manometers, gauges, spirometers and EKG machines.---Laboratory
equipment for blood gas analysis ---Age specific patient care
equipment, including resuscitation equipment, oral and nasal
airways, endotracheal and tracheal tubes---Equipment disinfection
and sterilization3. Understands and applies Respiratory Care
Clinical Practice Guidelines, to provide safe, highlyefficient and
cost effective care, using evidence based best practice. 4.
Provides educational needs of patients on disease specific process,
tobacco cessation andrespiratory care services provided, including
instruction for home care equipment and medications. 5. Assist with
clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students
and residents, asneeded. Actively participates in the orientation
of new staff and contributes to the growth ofothers.6. Understands
and acts in accordance with all Respiratory Care and Hospital
Policies andProcedures for those areas assigned and is able to
independently function in those areas. 7. Completes accurate
patient documentation, including billing and productivity
standards.Participates in creating a plan of care, evaluate
achievement of identified goals, record results andcommunicate
pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care
team8. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by
leadership within the scope oftraining and practice, including the
ability to perform essential duties in other business units aspart
of a shared staffing plan, as required. Job RequirementsEducation:
A graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program and
maintain credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by
the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Skills: Must be
able to input and retrieve computer informationLicense: Must be
licensed to render respiratory care services by the respective
state(s) of practice - Ohio and/or MichiganCertification: Must hold
current BLS certification. ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification is
recommended, and may be required at some business units. Membership
in the American Association of Respiratory Care and other
professional organizations is encouraged.ProMedica is a
mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational
headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit
www.promedica.org/about-promedicaQualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including
pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender
expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or
protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status,
genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if
you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in
order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact
employment@promedica.orgEqual Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free
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