Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Company: North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
Location: Harrison
Posted on: September 1, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:Administers oxygen and other non-anesthetic gases to
patients by various methods, including intermittent positive
pressure; administers aerosol medications; may conduct pulmonary
function tests, may do arterial punctures and conduct blood gas
determinationsInstructs patients and others in proper use of
equipment and may teach maintenanceKeeps records of treatments and
patient chargesResponsibilities:Perform and properly document all
types of Cardiopulmonary care modalities and services per
physicians orders, such as oxygen therapy, aerosolized medication,
IPPB, IPV, meter dose inhalers, chest physical therapy, incentive
spirometry, deep breathing, and coughing techniques, tracheotomy
care and suctioning.Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilators and
CPAP/BIPAP therapy.Perform diagnostic testing: ABGs, ECGs PFTs,
RSVs and peak flows.Apply and remove Holter monitors.Clean and
assemble respiratory equipment.Provide patient and care giver
education.Function as shift supervisor and make assignments when
assigned this duty.Be available for call and overtime as assigned
to maintain adequate staffing levels for safe patient care.Use
Meditech system to order therapy and input charges.Use the scanning
system and input charges of disposable items.Assess patients and
recommend appropriate care when ordered.Assist with in-service
education as assigned.Assist with Outpatient procedures, public
outreach activities, in-service education and wellness programs
when assigned.Qualifications:Education:Licensed by the state of
ArkansasDegrees, Licensure and/or Certifications:Registered by the
National Board of Respiratory TherapyBLS certificationMust have a
copy of a diploma or offical transcript of the highest level of
educationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Licensure requires
completion of at least 12 CEUs annually in respiratory care.Must be
able to read, write, speak and understand Englishby Jobble
Keywords: North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Rogers , Respiratory Therapist, Registered, Healthcare , Harrison, Arkansas
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