Respiratory Therapist- Night Shift

Overview AJANTA CONSULTING, LLC San Antonio, TX The Respiratory Therapist DOM will provide direct patient care in the inpatient setting rotating through intensive care units, trauma rooms, emergency department, and hospital wards, for respiratory-related services, providing both diagnostic and therapeutic services consistent with acceptable standards of care provided by a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

Select and assemble proper equipment, supplies, and appropriate therapeutic agents for each service to be performed. Administer inhalation therapy involving nebulized beta agonist, antibiotics and saline; administered via metered-dose inhalers or via handheld nebulizer units. Administer and discontinue oxygen therapy appliances including nasal cannula, face masks/tent, venture masks. T-piece set-ups, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices, and oxygen tents. Administer and discontinue mechanical ventilation using conventional and advanced modes of ventilation including high-frequency oscillatory ventilation. Administer chest physiotherapy and endotracheal suctioning in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Administer manual ventilation via anesthesia-type bags, both during cardiopulmonary resuscitation emergencies as well as during routine suctioning. Obtain and process of arterial blood gas samples; process venous blood gases in standard blood gas machines. Application of pulse oximetry devices. Perform patient instructions regarding incentive spirometry. Chart all patient procedures using Essentris. Setup and monitor inhaled nitric oxide systems. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completed an approved Respiratory Therapy educational program and passed the certification examination by an approved organization such as the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Possess and maintain certification as a Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). At a minimum, certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Possess and maintain current and valid unrestricted license as a Respiratory Therapist in at least one of the 50 states in the U.S., the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the last three (3) years as a Respiratory Therapist. Possess and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Meet Continuing Education requirements to maintain their certification and/or license. Have received Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required training for the healthcare worker, and that training currency is maintained.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities