Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Hackensack University Medical Center
Location: Holmdel
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian
Health our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of
our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every
day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health
teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities,
our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your
skills in multiple settings while building your career all within
New Jersey's premier healthcare system.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the
Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift
Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory
Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department
Policy and Procedure Manual.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Registered Respiratory Therapist at
Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
* Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all
patients with pulmonary disorders in both critical and non-critical
areas pursuant to a prescription of a licensed physician.
* Performs cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory
therapy treatment techniques, respiratory procedures and patients
and family education.
* Responsible for the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of
data obtained from physiological specimens, performing diagnostic
tests, studies and research of the cardiopulmonary system and
neurophysiological studies related to respiratory care.
* Administers and/or monitors medical gases, mechanical ventilation
support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene,
pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and
cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory
care.
* Utilizes the application of scientific principles for the
identification, prevention, remediation, research, and
rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
* Administers therapeutic Respiratory Care procedures and sets up
related Respiratory Care equipment as prescribed by the
physician.
* Records all pertinent information of provided therapeutic
procedures and patient response in the HUMC electronic medical
record system, EPIC.
* Sets up, verifies proper function, operates and monitors all
invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment on patients in need
of respiratory assistance.
* Participates in the management of patients on life support
systems by recommending and performing appropriate changes based on
blood gas results and weaning studies.
* Responds to and participates in all emergency and trauma
codes.
* Oversees the clinical performance of Certified Respiratory Care
Technicians to assure clinical compliance to department policies
and procedures.
* Changes and maintains ventilator, ventilator circuits,
respiratory equipment in accordance with the Infection Control
Policy of the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.
* Runs quality controls on blood gas analyzers.
* Monitors and changes all manifolds, including but not limited to
emergency oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen manifold
cylinders.
* Retrieves, cleans and assembles all respiratory equipment using
disinfecting solutions and cleaning agents in accordance with HUMC
infection control protocols.
* Identifies the needs of the patient population served and
modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e.,
age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
This process includes communicating with the patient, and primary
caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational,
literacy, etc.).
* Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's
Organizational competencies. 18. Performs other work as requested
by the Director or his/her designee.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
* Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
* Associate degree.
* Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory
Care.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
* Bachelor's of Science degree.
* One year of experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
* Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
* Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
* AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths
and capabilities, then please apply today!
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