ALS PROVIDER (EMT-I / PARAMEDIC) - RESPIRATORY THERAPY - NIGHTS 7P-7A

The Respiratory Care ALS Provider or Intermediate is responsible for performing direct Respiratory Therapy patient care through inhaled medication administration and pulmonary assessments for patients throughout the hospital.

Job Description :

• Provides generalized Respiratory Care treatments to patients under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapist.
• Assesses patients for appropriate treatment interventions.
• Performs approved procedures independently, per completed competency.
• Assists Respiratory Therapist with assessments, equipment management and treatment.
• Cleans and sets up medical equipment for Respiratory Therapists.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Observes, documents and reports patient condition and changes in condition to the Respiratory Therapist and / or care team.
• Receives and carries out instructions accurately and promptly. All patient care activities are delegated and supervised by the Respiratory Therapist.
• Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and providers.
• Transports patients, as necessary.
• Respects dignity of patients.
• Maintains patient safety.
• Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed.
• Completes unit specific orientation.
• Will be encouraged to work co-operatively with all members of the health care team in the promotion of patient health and prevention of disease.
• Implements medical plans by passing medications and other approved duties as prescribed by provider's order.
• Patient receives medications and treatments as ordered.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include :

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

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