Respiratory Therapist

Company: Mount Graham Regional Medical Center
Location: Safford
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services, provides Respiratory Therapy to patients. Required Qualifications --- Must be at least 18 years of age. --- Proof of highest level of education completed but not less than high school education or equivalent as recognized by an approved government accreditation association. --- Graduate from AMA accredited program for Respiratory Therapy. --- Certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist. --- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Arizona. --- Maintains current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or other approved educational programs. --- Current NRP Certification. New hires are required to obtain certification within 3 months of employment. --- ACLS certification per American Heart Association with-in three months of hire --- PALS certification per American Heart Association with-in three months of hire --- Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form. --- Must have a well-groomed, professional appearance. --- Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds. --- Ability to push and pull 40 pounds. --- Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, reach, kneel and stretch using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time. --- Required to have the mental and physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications --- An understanding of computer systems, process design and data management. --- Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems. --- Basic knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement, development and support methods and practices. --- Language proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal fluency Principle Clinical/Technical Duties --- Category: Equipment and Documentation o Assists in maintaining Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer. Documents actions taken. Performs arterial blood gas draws and analysis. o Sets up Ventilator/BiPAP and CPAP. o Maintains records of therapy. Documents therapy on patient's medical record. o Does Art-Line Insertions. --- Category: Clinical Patient Care o Assess patient's respiratory status utilizing RR, HR, B/S, X-rays, WOB and ABG results. o Sets up and monitors oxygen therapy. Consults with the patient's physician about recommendations for adjustment to oxygen therapy. o Sets up Small Volume Nebulizer, Large Volume Nebulizer, Incentive Spirometry and monitors patients' reactions, tolerance and cooperation. o Implements IPPB therapy. o Performs percussion and postural drainage. o Assess patient's respiratory status utilizing RR, HR, B/S, X-rays, WOB and ABG results Performs airway management, manual resuscitation and documents accordingly. o Performs Intubations. o Performs EKG's. --- Category: Resource Management o Monitors storage areas for supplies, replacing consumed equipment. o Monitors oxygen equipment on crash cart, wheel chair, and portable tank in emergency. o Monitor medication dates, obtains necessary medication from pharmacist. o Responsible for time card recording. --- Category: Other Duties Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $27 - $36 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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