Respiratory Care Practitioner/Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights - Allen Rehab
Company: Post Acute Medical
Location: Allen
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Respiratory Care PractitionerThe Respiratory Care Practitioner
performs routine therapy, diagnostic and emergency cardiopulmonary
procedures for patients in Post Acute Medical hospitals and
maintains all equipment in working order. Provides phlebotomy and
basic laboratory testing for the patient population as required or
requested. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
-RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care--- Performs all scheduled and ordered
therapies in a safe and timely manner.--- Maintains complete and
accurate records of all activities performed.--- Demonstrates
proper use of the medication dispensing system.--- Demonstrates
knowledge and skill in pulmonary function testing, in accordance
with policies and ATS standards.--- Assists with inventory
control.--- Assists in the maintenance and quality control program
in the blood gas lab.--- Performs in the department as a team
member.--- Performs work accurately, and in a professional manner
being conscious of patient/department needs.--- Monitors pressure
volume relationships.--- Monitors ventilation and blood gas
relationships.--- Obtains blood gas sample by proper technique and
analyzes sample using blood gas analyzer.--- Obtains venous samples
using proper technique and prepares sample for processing and
analyzes samples when appropriate.--- Accurately performs reliable
basic spirometry.--- Measures vital capacity, negative inspiratory
force, and oxygen saturation. --- Reviews patient history and makes
appropriate recommendations for therapy. Documents in
interdisciplinary notes.--- Properly performs all
electrocardiograms and Holter monitor testing. Ensures correct lead
placement and documentation.--- Assesses, provides and interprets
age-specific data including patient's response to treatment.---
Communicates with the family or caregiver to involve them in the
decision-making related to plan of care of the patient.--- Assists
with the orientation of new employees in proper departmental
policies and procedures and validates competency, as assigned.---
Ensures that all equipment is in proper operating condition and
assists in resolution of end user problems re: equipment.---
Maintains current required equipment maintenance logs.--- Documents
charges on therapy provided and completed in a timely manner;
assures that all charge capture is completed in compliance with
system, hospital and department policies to assure accuracy,
completeness, and timeliness.--- Accurately transcribes all verbal
orders into client charts and ensures all changes will be properly
communicated to the licensed nurse assigned to the
patient.QUALIFICATIONSLicensure, Education and Training: Must be
certified or licensed in the state where the hospital resides to
practice respiratory care. Must possess and maintain current BLS
and ACLS certification. Blood gas licensure required if employed in
the state of Nevada.Experience: Minimum of one year clinical
respiratory experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:--- Knowledge of all modalities of respiratory care. ---
Ability to interact well and provide instruction and information,
both orally and in written form, to patients, family and
staff.ABOUT USPAM Health -is committed to being the most trusted
source for post-acute services in every community it serves by
utilizing experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality
patient care and customer service. With over 44 Long Term Acute
Care and Rehabilitation hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics
currently in operation across the country, we are proud to offer
services including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy,
ventilator weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much
more.Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative
environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a
variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay,
generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you
will also have opportunities for professional growth through our
Education Advancement Program.We are excited to learn more about
you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to
improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We
Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at - for a
comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local
communities.PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit
discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or
harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status, or based on association with another
person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status.
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