Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location
The Respiratory Therapist Reg NICU position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana
Duties
* The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing respiratory care (and cardiac testing) duties as assigned; Participates in emergency resuscitations
* Draws arterial blood and analyzes sample for blood gas and electrolyte studies
* Performs respiratory patient assessment
* Sets up and maintains mechanical ventilators and various types of oxygen and respiratory care equipment to administer medically approved gases, drugs, and therapeutic treatments for the improvement of cardio-respiratory functions

Experience
Education, no work experience is required

Education
* Associate of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in Respiratory Therapy or its equivalent is required
* Equivalency: Technical certificates verifying Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and/or RRT eligibility and/or CRT plus required number of years working as a respiratory therapist and additional college requirements as specified by the NBRC

License
* Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License required
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required and must be provided in writing by the NBRC
* If a new graduate, RRT must be obtained within 2 years of graduation

Skills
* Understanding of Cardiopulmonary principles, theories, and processes consistent with that required for state licensing and national registry
* Ability to communicated tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians, and visitors is required
* Pharmacological understanding of respiratory medicine dosages for all age groups
* Understanding of various respiratory therapy treatment modalities for all age groups
* Understanding of anatomical and physiological differences in neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations from a cardiopulmonary perspective

Keywords
Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy, RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU, East

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Respiratory Therapist RRT

Job Code: 5065

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist RRT assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care for their assigned areas. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essential Functions:

The Respiratory Therapist RRT responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Administers a wide variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to various patient types

* Sets up all equipment/supplies needed and provides assistance to the physicians during special procedures

* Performs assessments and re-assessments of patient history, chest x-rays, vital signs, blood gases, progress notes, etc. in order to determine
appropriate therapy modalities/frequencies or effects of conscious sedation and communicates this to the physician

* Performs arterial punctures or blood gas analysis for arterial blood gases

* Performs intubation as needed or requested where credentialted and approved by the medical staff

* Provides onboarding education to new departmental staff and assists students rotating through the hospital

Accountability:

The Respiratory Therapist RRT is accountable to the assigned Supervisor.

Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation):
Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exits up to 2/3 of the time
Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Medium (Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects)
Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Seeing: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors): Yes

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Environmental Conditions:

Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and incidents of workplace violence. Must follow universal safety precautions. Exposed to constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals. May have multiple floors assigned per shift. May be required to be on call status.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications:

* Graduate of a Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapy School

* Registered Respiratory Therapist (Graduates will have 12 months to become registered. If employee fails to become registered within the 12 months, will be moved to CRT Therapist position.

* Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (OSBMLS). The incumbent may work under a ‘temporary Letter to practice’ issued by OSBMLS until the board meets to issue their Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

* Requires 1 year full time experience in respiratory care or 1 recent year of a hands-on clinical practicum in an accredited respiratory care program.

* Must be an RRT and Conscious Sedation Certified before participating in IV Conscious Sedation procedures.

* Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Written/Verbal)

Respiratory Therapist (1.0 FTE)

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

49950 Respiratory Care

Job Description:

Provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation. Performs all general and critical care respiratory care procedures and diagnostics on patients ages infant through adult. These duties include but are not limited to; mechanical ventilation, airway management, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient assessments and education.

Education Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program

Licensure/Certification
Qualifications:

Must hold certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapists, or equivalent.

BLS certified within 1 month

ACLS, PALS, NRP certification required or obtained within 1 year

FTE:

1

Shift Rotation:

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Varies

Shift End Time:

Varies

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Respiratory Therapist

Provides instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care procedures.
Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment. Performs clinical assessments and tests such as pulse oximetry, ETCO2, spirometry, and vital signs.
Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs.
May need to perform on-call duties as needed.
Provides and operates various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, PAP, invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation.
Responsible for accurate data entry on monitoring websites for certain respiratory equipment
Consults with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care.
Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
Assist with patient scheduling as needed.

PCA – Respiratory Care Unit – AL7E

City

Rochester

State

Minnesota

Telecommute

No

Department

Nursing

Why Mayo Clinic

Location: Alfred 7E (AL7E), Respiratory Care Unit (General Care)

Patient Care Type: This unit is designed to provide transitional care for adult and geriatric patients who require mechanical ventilation (invasive through a tracheostomy or non-invasive ventilation) or have complex respiratory care needs requiring complex respiratory monitoring.

Bed #: 10

Position description

The patient care assistant assists patient care unit staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care, which support nursing practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The patient care assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel.

Qualifications

Must meet at least one of the following four qualifications to be considered: Successful completion of the Acute Care component (NA1602) of the Nursing Assistant Program taught at Rochester Community and Technical College (and various other colleges) within the last five years. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts must be attached to your profile to be considered. Or, if enrolled in a Nursing Program and have completed one semester of clinical rotations through an acute care hospital setting within the last five years. Transcripts must be attached to be considered. Or, one year or more as a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Assistant in an acute care hospital setting, within the last five years. Or, successful completion of one full-time semester/trimester (typically 12 credits) of college or university coursework and be certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant before the employee’s start date.

Basic Cardiac Life Support for healthcare providers- BCLS – certificate of course completion required and must not expire within 3 months after start date. A scanned copy of the certificate of completion or transcripts, including your full name, must be attached to your profile to be considered.

We will only accept certificates of course completion from the following providers:

o American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)
o Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)
o Military Training Network

Internal applicants should submit their three most recent performance appraisals

Please answer Yes to the corresponding question when you apply if you will be able to obtain the necessary licenses and/or certifications prior to start date.

Additional qualifications

Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.

License or certification

Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Exemption status

Non-exempt

Compensation Detail

Minimum rate is $16.55 based upon union contract.

Benefits eligible

Yes

Schedule

Part Time

Hours / Pay period

64 hours per 2 week pay period

Schedule details

Sunday-Saturday; Day/Evenings 8-hour shifts – NOT NEGOTIABLE

Weekend schedule

Every other weekend (weekend 2) – NOT NEGOTIABLE

Site description

Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.

Category

Nursing, Other Patient Care

Career profile

Nursing

Job posting number

88561BR

Recruiter

Nicole Iverson

Equal opportunity employer

Mayo Clinic is an equal opportunity educator and employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).

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