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Respiratory Resource III - Respiratory Care

Kettering Health

#BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Critical Care #PALS #Discharge Planning #Acute Care #RRT #Respiratory Therapist

Quick overview

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide high-level clinical respiratory care, including assessing patients, managing mechanical ventilators, and administering prescribed medication. They also perform diagnostic tests, maintain respiratory equipment, and provide clinical preceptorship for students.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a 2-4 year AMA-approved Respiratory Program and hold a valid Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Required credentials include RRT certification from the NBRC and current BLS, along with ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications.

associate degreebachelor degreePreceptorshipVital signs monitoringDischarge planningMedication administrationPatient assessmentEquipment maintenanceMechanical ventilationClinical protocolsEmergency careDiagnostic testingRespiratory therapyArterial blood gas analysisTherapeutic gas administrationCardiopulmonary disease management

Job description

Job Details Kettering Health Hamilton| Hamilton| Resource | Nights Responsibilities & Requirements Registered Respiratory Therapists provide high level clinical respiratory care under indirect technical supervision, as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Lead.
Responsibilities include assessing patients, performing diagnostic tests to determine the underlying causes and extent of illness or injury, operating therapeutic gas administration equipment, administering medication therapy as prescribed, managing mechanical ventilators, assessing and developing a plan of care utilizing approved therapist driven protocols and providing emergency care during medical emergencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: Graduate of a 2-4 year AMA approved Respiratory Program Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory TherapistLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of OhioRRT Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory CareCurrent BLS with ACLS, PAL or NRP for respective area Acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states Ability to precept acute/critical care areasSupervisory capabilities Job Responsibilities: Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians/providers.
Ensure compatibility with physician orders.
Perform respiratory protocols as outlined in system policies.
Set up and administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients.
This includes inhalants, mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems.
Perform invasive and noninvasive testing to assist in treating chronic and acute respiratory illnesses.
Assess and interpret evaluations and test results.
Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
Order repairs when necessary.
Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan and recommend modifications when needed.
This includes monitoring vital signs, arterial blood gasses, and reviewing patient information.
Complete discharge planning by consulting with medical staff members and assist with qualifying and setting up of home medical equipment.

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