Job Details
Job Description:
They must possess a current NH Respiratory Care Practitioner license which also requires them to be a Certified
or Registered Respiratory Therapist and possess a current BLS certification.
JOB SUMMARY
Drawing and analysis of arterial blood gases, patient
assessment, Therapist Driven Protocols continuous mechanical ventilator
management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest physical therapy, oxygen
administration, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and screening
Pulmonary function studies, performance of emergency procedures, CPR
certification, teamwork, maintaining keen interest in latest trends, pulse
oxymetry, changing equipment (and if applicable charge duties- to include work
distribution prioritizing workload for staff, presentation of one topic per
year to the Respiratory Therapy staff). Performs all documentation activities
as outlined for charge on documentation policy/procedure to include EMR,
Cardex, and treatment cards.
Essential
Functions
· Distributes workload
· Addresses interdepartmental and departmental issues
· Develops RT schedules
· Provide educational in-services
· Interviews RT applicants
· Addresses interdepartmental issues
· Performs Pulmonary Function testing
· Performs direct patient care, providing all modes of
Respiratory therapy, as needed
· Performs analysis of respiratory testing results
· Maintains, orders and stores RT supplies
· Performs CPR as needed
· Communicates with patients, peers and coworkers
· Performs arterial blood gas procedures and analysis
· Provides care for patients of all ages, including critical
care and emergent patients
· Documents therapy using the electronic medical record
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
· credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care
(NBRC)
· graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy.
· must possess a current NH license as a Respiratory Care
Practitioner, RCP.
Experience:
· Must have experience in the above therapeutic modalities and
display ability to work in a team environment.
Covenant
Health Mission Statement
We
are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole
person, in service to all in our communities.
Our
Core Values:
Compassion
We
show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each
person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity
We
promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human,
financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration
We
work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy
communities.
Excellence
We
deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative
innovation.
We are an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran
status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected
status.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Nights 7p-7a
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
3
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Specialty Type:
Cardiopulmonary
Sub Specialty:
Respiratory Therapy
General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
EPIC
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes
About us :
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