Respiratory Therapist Registered, (PT- Night), Somerville

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Valid NJ State Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• •RRT certification by National Board for Respiratory Care
• •BLS certification
• •ACLS certification
• •NRP certification
• •Night Shift
• •Part Time Schedule
• •36 hours/week
• •Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician
• •Documents required information in patient records
• •Performs arterial puncture analysis and reporting of sample results
• •Interprets results relative to acid – base balance and Ventilatory status
• •Performs daily preventative maintenance and quality control for blood gas analyzers and co-oximeter
• •Sets up, operates, monitors and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end tidal co2 monitors and ventilators
• •Performs and interpret weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside)
• •Responds to Codes, and RRT and performs CPR
• •Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during and emergency situations
• •Provides and maintains patient airway (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies and oral pharyngeal airways)
• •Extubates patient as ordered by physician
• •Assists during bronchoscopy procedures
• •Reports pertinent information to oncoming personnel
• •Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses and clinical employee
• •Maintains the department in orderly and clean condition
• •Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications
• •Medical gas therapy per physician orders or approved protocols
• •Perform rounds on all assigned patients to deliver appropriate care
• •Assess and interpret patient status using Laboratory and Radiology results along with vital signs and other assessments
• •Evaluate therapy orders for completeness, appropriateness, quality and effectiveness using Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines
• •Recommend changes in the care plan based on assessments and guidelines
• •Correctly complete all patient records and documentation according to Department policy including patient assessment, plan of care, E-MAR, patient education and performance improvement fields
• •Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of Oxygen Therapy, BiPAP, CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannulas (HFNC)
• •Demonstrate Knowledge and skill in the use of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• •Assess effectiveness of therapy three times per shift
• •Report any adverse reactions or side effects such as skin irritation
• •Comply with all Department, Infection Prevention, and Safety policies and procedures
• •Demonstrate knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals and relevant Standards from Joint Commission, Department of Health, CMS and other regulatory bodies
• •Determine priorities and organizes work and time to meet them
• •The ability to function in a diverse workforce
• •Interact tactfully, constructively and diplomatically with others
• •Perform emergency airway care procedures and maintain patient ventilation during emergent situations
• •As ordered and if certified, establish, maintain and obtain samples from arterial lines
• •Perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial samples
• •Analyze arterial, capillary, and venous blood samples
• •Complete all mandatory Competencies within specified timeframe
• •Complete all Net Learning online training within specified timeframe
• •Attend external and internal educational programs as part of continuing education
• •Assures appropriateness for continuation of discontinuation of therapy
• •Consistently meets the attendance guidelines according to RWJBH Policy
• •Performs all other duties as assigned