Respiratory Therapist
Cardiopulmonary
PRN
Under the general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director, the RRT renders respiratory care and diagnostic procedures to patients as directed by the medical staff. Practice under the Missouri Respiratory Care Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care to patients assigned to him her while on duty with an understanding of age-specific development needs of those patients. Demonstrates behavior, which exemplifies professional conduct and teamwork.
The practice of Respiratory Care may include but not limited to;
- The administration of pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care and prescribed by a licensed physician.
- Observing, examining, monitoring, assessment and evaluation of signs, symptoms and general physical responses to respiratory care procedures.
- Initiation of emergency procedures as outlined in hospital policy and within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist.
- Initiation, monitoring, modification of ventilatory controls, and discontinuance or withdrawal on continues mechanical ventilation.
- Point of care testing.
- Specific diagnostic and testing techniques related to pulmonary disease within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist. Other clinical or clerical duties that are performed within the Cardiopulmonary Department for which the therapist has special training. Each therapist will be required to be cross-trained in at least one of these other skills.
Education: Graduate of two-four year AMA- approved Respiratory Care Program.
Experience: Prefer one-year experience.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and licensed in the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Required to have and maintain NALS and ACLS/BCLS certification. Must be credentialed through NBRC.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (May be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Considerable mental concentration required for long periods of time. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor and from overhead, 40 lbs. from waist height and be able to handle, move or transfer articles of 100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. periodically; in concert with other employees/person(s) and/or lifting device; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Constant exposure to infectious materials and other hazardous conditions.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
- Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
- Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
- Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
- School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
- Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
- Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
- Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
- Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
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