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Respiratory Therapist PRN

EXALT HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CONROE LLC

#BLS #ACLS #PRN #RRT #Inpatient Rehabilitation #Respiratory Therapist #Stroke #Brain Injury #Tracheostomy Care

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist will provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. This involves conducting comprehensive respiratory assessments, delivering various respiratory therapies, and educating patients and families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and an unencumbered RCP license in the practicing state, along with current BLS certification (ACLS preferred, required in AZ). A graduate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required, with at least one year of acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

professional certificateDocumentationPatient AssessmentACLSEquipment MaintenanceCollaborationPatient EducationTracheostomy CareOxygen TherapyTreatment DeliveryBlood Gas InterpretationRRT CredentialPulmonary Function TestingChest PhysiotherapyAirway Clearance TechniquesMechanical Ventilation ManagementAerosol Medications

Job description

Description ROLE TYPE: PRN

Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas.

Position Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients experiencing cardiopulmonary disorders within our inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the goal of restoring optimal respiratory function and quality of life for our patients.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive respiratory assessments, including pulmonary function testing, interpretation of blood gas results, and evaluation of patient response to treatments. Treatment Delivery: Provide a range of respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, mechanical ventilation management, and airway clearance techniques. Patient Education: Educate patients and family members about respiratory conditions, self-management techniques, and proper use of respiratory equipment.

Documentation

Accurately maintain patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and responses to therapy.

Collaboration

Work closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to create and monitor integrated care plans.
Equipment
Maintenance: Ensure the safe and proper operation of respiratory equipment, including calibration and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Licenses or Certifications Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current, unencumbered license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state where currently practicing.