Respiratory Therapist - Roseville
Company: Roseville Healthcare & Wellness Center
Location: Roseville
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Roseville Healthcare & Wellness Center - General -Purpose:
The Respiratory Therapist performs the duties and tasks of a
respiratory care practitioner with special emphasis on long term
care. Upon the request of the physician, sets up and operates
various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the
diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment
to the resident and authorized care givers and/or family
members.
Uses knowledge of growth and development principles to anticipate
care needs of residents in the adult and geriatric states of
development.
Applies criteria for recognition of abuse and follows policies for
making appropriate referral/interventions.
Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature
operation Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Machine,
various oxygen devices, nebulizer and ultrasonic nebulizer in order
to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, and
various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the
resident.
Performs chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion,
postural drainage, and suctioning in order to mobilize secretions
and mucus in the lungs and to clear airway blockage in the
respiratory systems.
With appropriate authorizations, performs arterial puncture,
operates blood gas analyzer measuring and determining the acid base
balance efficiency of ventilation, and metabolism of the
respiratory system.
Sets up, operates and monitors ventilators when resident's
respiratory system is incapable of adequate spontaneous
ventilation.
Ensures the adequate maintenance of ventilation during
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Performs pulmonary function studies determining the volume,
distribution, and movement of air in the respiratory system,
Records all pertinent information of treatments and resident
response to treatments on respiratory care records and resident
chart.
Reports treatment to be conducted and conditions of residents to
relief personnel.
Processes respiratory care equipment - cleaning, sterilizing, and
packaging as required.
Performs preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as
needed.
Makes regular rounds - checking resident's oxygen equipment,
replacing humidifiers as necessary, as well as spot checking other
respiratory therapy equipment on a timely basis.
Participates in the Hazardous Material Program as may be required.
Hazards include exposure to blood and other bodily fluids, possible
communicable diseases, sharp objects and instruments, assorted
chemicals and gasses as listed in the Hazardous Materials Program
Manual.
Participates in QI activities as requested.
Must have time management skills to provide care in a timely
manner.
Understands the unique qualities and works well within our
guidelines in reference to all paperwork and supportive
documentation.
The above statements reflect the general details considered
necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as
identified and shall not be considered as a complete or detailed
description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the
position.
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Additional lob Requirements:
All duties of a Respiratory Care Provider.
Maintain shift coverage in the event that you cannot honor a
scheduled shift. In the event no coverage can be obtained, the
respiratory therapist is required to honor the scheduled shift.
Review and sign all In-service education as conducted.
Maintenance of Respiratory Therapy license & CPR cards and
continued education.
Attend IDT meetings as required.
Collect data as requested.
Maintain respiratory logs, forms and controls as required and as
requested.
Communicate deficiencies in Respiratory Supply Management to
supervisor.
Other duties as assigned and as required
Minimum -Qualifications:
Current California Respiratory License. Credentialed by the NBRC,
RRT credential preferred
Basic Life Support Certification. ACLS preferred.
Must be able to work under stress and in emergency situations.
Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting,
standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting and
grasping.
Visual acuity is required to observe details of instruments
required for life support
Must be able to drive and travel as necessary.
Must be proficient in basic computer use and Microsoft Office
software applications.
Minimum of one (1) year paid respiratory experience in an acute
and/or subacute unit preferred.
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Physical Demands
--- Occasional bending, squatting, reaching and lifting.
--- Fine manipulation of repetitive grasping, pushing and
pulling.
--- Specific vision abilities required by job include distance and
peripheral vision.
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