Relief - Respiratory Therapist
Company: Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
Location: Hastings
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is seeking an hourly (casual)
Respiratory Therapist in Hastings, PA. -Who We Are:People are our
passion and purpose. -Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
is a 25-bed facility featuring a 24/7 Level IV Trauma Emergency
Department with chest pain accreditation, offering sophisticated
emergency care close to home. We pride ourselves in providing
high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and
specialty services to all patients throughout the entire course of
their lives.Where We Are:Cambria County is an ideal place to live,
work and play and ranked as the number one most livable area in
Pennsylvania by Money Magazine. We are known for our small-town
atmosphere but abundant in things to do and see. Here you will find
numerous historic attractions, shops, restaurants, and some of the
most beautiful forestland around. -Why Choose Us:Health (Medical,
Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package
for full-time employeesEmployee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsAnd much
more---Position Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist must be able to perform all duties and
functions of the Respiratory Care Department assigned to him/her by
the Department Manager/Supervisor. - -The Respiratory Therapist
must be capable of serving as a resource of knowledge to the
physician and other members of the health care team in relation to
the technical aspect of Respiratory Care.Essential Functions:The
-Respiratory Therapist must be able to deliver Respiratory Care in
an effective and safe manner. - -The Respiratory Therapist shall be
knowledgeable of theapplication of mechanical ventilation to
include continuous positive airway ventilation. -The incumbent
shall be knowledgeable of side effects of such therapy andbe
prepared to take appropriate action to correct such adverse
reaction. - -Must have extensive knowledge of equipment used to
deliver respiratory care. - -TheRespiratory Therapist must be able
to collect and evaluate pertinent clinical information by
inspection, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview. -
-Theincumbent must be able and willing to recommend the collection
of additional pertinent clinical data such as arterial blood gases,
pulmonary function test, etc. -He/she must be able to discuss with
the prescribing physician the appropriateness of prescribed therapy
and to make suggestions when indicated as to the type oftherapy
that may be effective.Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
may take orders over the telephone from licensed physician. Write
them in the patient'smedical record as per Medical Staff Bylaws.II.
- - - - -The following activities are unique to this position: - -
- - - - - - -A. - - - -Intermittent positive pressure ventilation.
- - - - - - - - -B. - - - -Humidity/aerosol therapy. - - - - - - -
- -C. - - - -Medical gas administration. - - - - - - - - -D. - - -
-Administration of aerosolized medication - - - - - - - - -E. - - -
-Bedside and Pulmonary Function Test. - - - - - - - - -F. - - -
-Incentive spirometry. - - - - - - - - -G. - - - -Chest
physiotherapy procedures. - - - - - - - - -H. - - - -Assembly and
cleaning of equipment. - - - - - - - - -I. - - - - -Continuous
ventilation. - - - - - - - - -J. - - - - -Airway care. - - - - - -
- - -K. - - - -Emergency care - such as CPR. - - - - - - - - -L. -
- - -Non Invasive ventilation -such as C.P.A.P and Bipap. - - - - -
- - - -M. - -Monitor equipment control and maintenance programs. -
- - - - - - - -N. - - -Give in-service education as assigned by
supervisor. - - - - - - - - -O. - - -Conduct Quality Assurance
reviews and makes recommendations. - - - - - - - - -P. - - -
-Assist in evaluations of technicians in use and proficiency of
equipment. - - - - - - - - -Q. - - -Take on-call as needed and
scheduled. - - - - - - - - -R. - - -Perform clerical duties as
required.S. - - -Perform other duties as requested.T. - - -Schedule
patient testing.U. - - -Maintains clinical and professional
competency based on established standards of practice.V. - -
-Perform patient assessments for respiratory care needs. -W. -
-Performs EKG and verifies that that there is a cardiology
reading.X. - - -Performs Holter Monitors, downloads and verifies
interpretation with cardiology.Y. - - -Patient education with
Smoking CessationZ. - - -Administers respiratory medications per
orders.AA. -Assess patients and monitor per protocols.BB. -
-Assists physicians in any Respiratory Modalities.CC. -Clean
respiratory equipment including c-mac blades.DD. -Provide Oxygen
tanks to the hospital.EE. -Check assigned crash carts.FF. -
-Cardiac Event Monitor, EEG as assigned.GG. -Setup and download
Home Sleep Test, verify inspection. -HH. -Routine oxygen and high
flow heated O2 therapy administration.II. - -Perform home oxygen
assessment and qualification.JJ. - -Arterial Blood Gas
Collection.Other Responsibilities -All other responsibilities as
assigned in accordance with qualifications.Job
QualificationsEducation: -Required: -Graduate of an approved
N.B.R.C. Program, accredited by COARC. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - -Experience:Required: -N/A.Preferred: -1 year experience as a
Registered Respiratory Therapist. - - - -
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