Respiratory Therapist
Company: CARLE
Location: Decatur
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) shall provide all
aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified
physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy.
- Effectively administer oxygen mixtures utilizing various oxygen
delivery devices. Can set up, initiate and maintain ventilators and
CPAP devices. Can assist with intubation.
- Is familiar with the principles of airway maintenance,
endotracheal and tracheostomy care. Follows the procedures and
observations for care during and after extubation.
- Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other
related life support procedures.
- Confers with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory
Therapy concerning patient care and interprets and carries out
physician orders
- Administers specific dosages of all Respiratory Therapy related
medications as specified by a physician.
- Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms of
medication side effects, particularly those that require
notification of a physician.
- Effectively and safely uses equipment for delivering positive
pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medications to
patients.
- Effectively utilizes methods that assist in the removal of
secretions from the bronchial tree such as, hydration, breathing
and coughing exercise, postural drainage, chest percussion and
airway suctioning.
- Performs 12 lead EKG and prepares them for physician
interpretation.
- Dismantle and reassemble most of the Respiratory Therapy
equipment. Is able to take all necessary precautions to insure the
safe handling of all respiratory equipment.
- Works well with each age level of patient. Is sensitive to the
age specific needs of each individual patient and alters the
clinical approach accordingly.
- Occasionally oversee the work of Non-Certified Technicians who
are performing those procedures requiring a high level of
expertise.
- Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, if trained.
Effectively uses all department pulmonary function equipment.
- Is capable of working independently and can supervise the needs
of their shifts when necessary.
- Performs Arterial punctures and arterial line draws in
accordance with guidelines and competencies.
- assessment of a patients respiratory status
- able to set up BiPap and opiflow devices and evaluate patient
response on the devices
- educate patients on medications used for respiratory care
Keywords: CARLE, Peoria , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Decatur, Illinois
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