Respiratory Therapist PRN
Company: Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB SUMMARY Provides bedside respiratory care to
patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician---s
written order for both in-house and out-patient care. Reports To:
PACU Department ManagerClassification: Non-Exempt QUALIFICATIONS
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and state license.Minimum two years in an
acute care setting. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURECategory I exposure to
blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and
may encounter radiation hazards. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for
the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed
medications, knowing their indications and contraindications. Knows
and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and
procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include:
IPPS, IS, USN, HHN. Sets up and monitors oxygen administration.
Sets up oxygen cylinders and assures proper usage and safety
measures are in place. Performs bedside PFT tests. Maybe requested
to perform test in PFT lab following adequate training and/or
orientation. Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial,
and femoral sites independently. Draws off arterial lines to obtain
sample for blood gas analysis. Performs duties of waived and
specific non-waived I-stat laboratory testing to include
pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of testing. This
includes specimen collection and processing, instrument operating
and quality controls, evaluation and documentation of test results
and notification of physician of any critical results. Sets up
requested hemodynamic lines, calibrates monitors, and troubleshoots
any problems that may occur. Performs all aspects of artificial
airway care. Able to perform deep blind tracheal suctioning on
patients. Daily and weekly preventative maintenance and
calibration, quality assurance of ABG analyzers. Familiar with
oxygen delivery systems (i.e., nasal, venuturi mask). Familiar with
measuring devices to include, but not limited to, pulse oximeter,
respirometer, oxygen blenders. Responsible for the set-up, safety
check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.
Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes
in patients charts. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and
complete all required education assignments within the designated
timeline. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. - While performing
the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit,
converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects,
tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the
ability to adjust focus. - The employee must be able to life and/or
carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull
over 25 pounds on a regular basis. - The employee must be able to
stand and/or walk at least five hours per day. WORK ENVIRONMENT -
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Keywords: Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Alexandria , Respiratory Therapist PRN, Healthcare , Alexandria, Louisiana
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