What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Practitioner position at Montefino?
-Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
-Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
-Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
-Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
-Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
-Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
-Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.
-Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
-Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
-Educate residents and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
-Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
-Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
-Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
-Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.
-Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skills building activities
-Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents
-Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene
-Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
-Update resident case notes on a daily basis
-Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly schedule:
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RRT (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RCP License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Salary : $38 - $44