Respiratory Care Practitioner I Respiratory Therapy St. Rita's Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

30

Work Shift :

Nights (United States of America)

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Respiratory Care Practitioner I / Flat Rate / WEO St. Ritas Medical Center

Job Summary :

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment planning intervention education and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures including but not limited to oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery ventilator care bronchial hygiene therapy diagnostic services and patient and staff education. Monitors the patients response to such therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment.

Essential Functions :

• May serve as a preceptor to new team members and / or students.
• Assesses patients physical status by inspection palpation auscultation percussion patient behavior and reviewing existing data in patients record.
• Performs treatments according to physician orders explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals including IPPB Aerosol therapy Postural drainage and percussion ultrasonic nebulizer incentive spirometry metered dose inhalers and spacers etc.
• Sets up and maintains different modes of oxygen therapy to maintain adequate PaO2s with accurate inspired levels of oxygen.
• Administers intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) or Aerosol Therapy by first preparing the prescribed medication ordered by the physician and adjusting the machine or device to accomplish patients individual clinical needs; document and observe patients vital signs productivity of cough relief of Dyspnea improved breath sounds and any adverse reactions to therapy; and use judgement and technical skill to determine possible adverse reactions and suggestions for appropriateness of therapy.
• Gives postural drainage vibration percussion to ensure proper drainage of bronchial secretions by use of manual or mechanical percussion; check orders and X-rays for segments to be treated prior to initiating treatment; auscultation prior to and after procedure to note presence of clearance of secretions and response to therapy.
• Instructs patients and families in incentive spirometer metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration postural drainage and clapping oxygen therapy ventilator care and home aerosol therapy.
• May assist doctor with bronchoscopy and tracheostomy; assists with tracheostomy endotracheal tube changes; ensures proper humidification.
• Procurement of sputum for culture and sensitivity or airway clearance either by patient coaching administration of mucolytics aerosol therapy or endotracheal / nasopharyngeal suctioning.
• Evaluates normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory value ranges.
• Performs arterial punctures and analysis; has an in-depth knowledge of analysis and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation. Performs arterial line procedures takes safety precautions sterile procedure flushing and ABG aspirations.
• May perform EKGs; understands electronic monitoring lead placement and basic arrhythmias.
• Maintains all Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies.
• Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

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Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS / FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department :

Respiratory Therapy - St. Ritas

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1