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Respiratory Therapist (RT), Full Time Nights

Kindred Healthcare

#Troubleshooting #Documentation #Patient Assessment #Medication Administration #CPR #Respiratory Therapist #Physician Orders #Nightshift #ABG Analysis

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by a physician, which includes monitoring mechanical ventilation and performing patient assessments. Essential functions involve the competent delivery of respiratory care procedures across the hospital, maintaining accurate documentation, and managing various respiratory support devices.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess the required Respiratory Therapy education for credentialing and hold current state licensure along with CRT/RRT credentials, plus current BLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred experience is one year, and the role requires the ability to work under stress, respond quickly in emergencies, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team and patients.

professional certificateDocumentationPatient AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationOrder VerificationPatient EducationEmergency ResponseRespiratory CareTracheostomy CareEquipment TroubleshootingAirway ManagementHemodynamic MonitoringMechanical VentilationIntubation AssistanceArterial Blood Gas SamplingBlood Work AnalysisWeaning Protocol

Job description

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 66-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.
With 57 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.
Similarly, our nine-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness.
We are located in within a medical district close to Darby Creek and West Chester Pike expressway.
Job Summary Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.
Essential Functions Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.
Initiate and perform "CPR" Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required Perform and document patient and family teaching/education Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team Must have good and regular attendance Must read, write and speak fluent English Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Performs other related duties as assigned

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