Respiratory Care Practitioner- Casual

Description Join our team! We’re looking for a casual Respiratory Care Practitioner who is passionate about patient care and eager to work with a dynamic group of healthcare professionals!This is a casual position. Hours are 7 am – 3:30 pm or 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Weekend hours as needed.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for performing cardiopulmonary diagnostics, therapeutic procedures, assessments and teaching to a diverse population of patients of all ages.

• Deliver patient treatment by assessing, treating and caring for patients with breathing disorders, including initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation Provide comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation services, including patient assessment, exercise supervision, disease management education, treatment planning, and outcome monitoring to improve patients’ respiratory health and quality of life Monitor patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, consult with physician if adverse reaction occurs Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians’ orders Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment. Perform pulmonary function testing to evaluate patients’ respiratory status. Ensures that pulmonary function equipment is functioning, recognizes when repairs are needed. Assist with endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients who are unable to breathe on their own. Assist in bronchoscopy procedure by preparing equipment, administering medications during procedure, assessing the patient before, during and after the procedure. Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Maintains charts that contain patients; pertinent identification and therapy information Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties. Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders. Additional responsibilities Calls and schedules patients Work with vendors to obtain Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for patients Teaching respiratory modalities to other team members outside of Respiratory Care Department.