Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner-Trach Coordinator

Description

We are searching for an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner someone who works well in a fast-paced this role youll administer a variety of respiratory care procedures in a developmentally / age-appropriate manner for patients ranging from neonates to adults.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control; disease states pathophysiology and pharmacology; operation of equipment used to administer routine respiratory care therapeutic modalities; special procedures once trained

Performs patient care activities according to policy and / or guidelines and in compliance with MD order to provide optimal patient outcome

Documents patient-related activities according to policy / guidelines accurately and legibly

Facilitates good communication with physician nurses and other members of the health care team to coordinate optimal patient care

Performs medical record review to ensure physicians orders for respiratory care are current signed off appropriately coincident with therapy delivered and are optimal for patient outcome

Communicates with physicians provides suggestions and input into the patients plan of care attempts to initiate respiratory protocols for all applicable patients attends physician rounds consistently

Delivers a complete and comprehensive verbal report to the oncoming shift and manager by reporting all information relevant to the patients plan of care and anticipated problems

Provides instruction to patients and families

Provides orientation / reinforcement to respiratory care modalities pertaining to their disease process

Expand professional knowledge base and clinical capabilities

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

Graduate of an A.M.A approved Associate degree certification / registry program OR may be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved Bachelor degree program in respiratory care

Current license to practice respiratory care the in the State of Texas

Recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

One year of clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas including six (6) months of experience in critical care preferred

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Senior Care,Hoyer Lift,Medical office experience,Dementia Care,Home Care,Nursing,Alzheimers Care,Administrative Experience,Meal Preparation,Medication Administration,Memory Care,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1