Shepherd Center
Healthcare
RegisteredRespiratoryTherapist(EXP)
“Registered Respiratory Therapist (EXP) at Shepherd Center. Skills: Respiratory therapy, Patient assessment, Ventilator management, ABG analysis, Patient education. Implementation and coordination of respiratory care. Setting up and operating various types of respiratory disease and/or illness equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure successful outcomes of the patient care plan.; Ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patients.; Prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes.; Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes.
Industry & Context.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.; Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.
Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients., Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize., Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs., Normal patient care environment., Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids., Some potential exposure to infectious viruses.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), BLS required, Active Georgia Respiratory Care Licensure, Basic computer skills, Working knowledge of all treatment and therapeutic patient care devices used by respiratory staff, Must display knowledge of growth, development and the ability to obtain, interpret and disseminate information in terms of age specific patient needs (adolescent, adult and geriatric., Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, prioritization and critical thinking by planning and organizing work assignments and prioritizing the specific needs of the patient., Ability to assess patient and family needs and coordinate appropriate nursing plan of care., Takes responsibility for growing professionally and seek opportunities for improving skills., Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication., Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment., Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition., Maintains congenial working relationships with RNs and others., Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date., Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.
Nice to Have
Two (2) years recent clinical experience preferred, ACLS certification required six (6) months of start date, Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and/or behavioral health preferred
What You'll Do.
Implementation and coordination of respiratory care
Setting up and operating various types of respiratory disease and/or illness equipment
quality-oriented patient care activities
Evaluating and assessing patient needs for respiratory therapy
Performing complex respiratory therapy procedures
Interacting with patients daily
Performing all respiratory treatment modalities
Performing ventilator management
Performing pulmonary mechanics
Performing arterial blood gas procurement and analysis
Setting-up and operating devices such as mechanical ventilators
inhalants and other respiratory therapy devices
Utilizing clinical skills including bronchoscopy
mechanical ventilation
and artificial airway maintenance
Cleaning and disinfecting non-disposable respiratory equipment
Stocking equipment in all units
Performing and analyzing ABG
Recommending changes in treatment as appropriate
Performing DPS pacing sessions
Properly monitoring patient before
during and after pacing sessions
Educating patients and family members in disease process
Preparing and maintaining a record of observations and care given
Documenting information clearly and completely utilizing correct forms/systems and in a timely manner
Practicing proper safety techniques
Reporting employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents
or other safety issues
Participating in center-wide efforts that affect respiratory practice
Adhering to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT)
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
organizational standards
and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility
Identifying potential risk areas within area of responsibility
Supporting problem resolution process
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in collaboration with other respiratory therapist, RN’s, physicians, and other team members to collect data for the patient care plan.; Collaborates and supports the plan of care as established by the interdisciplinary team and prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes.; Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.; Maintains congenial working relationships with RNs and others.; Establishes relationships with other respiratory therapists.
Communication Scope
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.; Adheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT).
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