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Location:
Charleston, SC (Onsite)
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Respiratory Therapist II
Careers Integrated Resources Inc
Charleston, SC (Onsite)
Contractor
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist II
Job Location: Charleston, SC
Job Duration: 2-3 Months (Possibilities of Extension)
Job Summary:
Job Location: Charleston, SC
Job Duration: 2-3 Months (Possibilities of Extension)
Job Summary:
- The Respiratory Therapist shall provide professional respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients following established standards and procedures as outlined in departmental policy/procedure manuals and professional licensing agencies.
- Routine duties will include initiation, monitoring and maintenance of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway management, mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, continuous pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- The Respiratory Therapist will be expected to drive implementation and maintain all departmental protocols.
- Other duties will include but are not limited to pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopic procedures, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient/family education and equipment cleaning and processing.
- All treatment and diagnostic modalities are tailored to meet the needs of each specific age group.
- Contacts: The respiratory therapist is in daily contact with patients, family members, fellow therapists, physicians, nurses, support staff, other allied health workers and outside vendors.
- Maintains a minimum level of competency to perform tests and procedures not routinely performed on a daily basis.
- Bronchoscopy set up and assist (emergency bedside and percutaneous tracheostomy).
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Assures accurate departmental patient activity and charge records
- Acts as a resource and preceptor for new RT staff members and other disciplines as well as participates in community health initiatives, new staff orientation (All disciplines), Community Health Fairs
- Ensures adequate amount of staffing during the shift utilizing units of service and complexity of care identified.
- Ensures an adequate amount of equipment is available for the shift (i.e. BIPAP, ventilators).
- Notifies lead therapist of any staffing needs/changes and equipment issues.
- Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.
- Brochodilator therapy using small volume nebulizers and metered dose inhalers
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Implementing and maintaining departmental protocols
- Supplemental oxygen therapy
- Mechanical ventilation initiation and maintenance
- Non-Invasive ventilation
- Adult/Pediatric emergency codes.
- High risk delivery and Level II nursery response
- Baseline pulmonary functions
- Intra-hospital transports
- Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology.
- Demonstrates a high level of understanding of the theory of operation of all respiratory care related equipment.
- Maintains competency in the clinical application of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures outlined in the departmental Product of services.
- Effectively communicates verbally and over the telephone with co-workers, physicians, nurses, patient, patient family members and the public.
- Demonstrates understanding and clinical application of infection control techniques and equipment cleaning and processing.
- Registered (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of S.C.
- Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
- ACLS, NRP (within 90 days of employment) if applicable for job assignment.
- RRT credential or 5 years post graduation experience with CRT credential.
- At least 1 year experience with RRT strongly preferred.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping.
- Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity.
- Constant reaching with hands/arms.
- Frequent talking or hearing.
- Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
- Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
- Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
- Moderate noise level in work area.
- Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.
- May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.
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