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Respiratory Therapist
Opportunity Criteria
Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range
$30.00
to
$0.00
/ Hour
Category
Respiratory Therapy
The Respiratory Therapist is accountable to the Director of Nursing.
*HIRING FOR NIGHT SHIFT, FULL TIME.*
Assist patients who suffer from pulmonary disorders. In addition to analyzing and performing diagnostic testing, perform relevant exams and control patients' blood oxygen levels, as well as, set up and utilize cardiopulmonary equipment and machines needed to assist or monitor the patients breathing.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Set up and operate ventilators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.
Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when needed.
Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to nursing personnel and other health care personnel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
*HIRING FOR NIGHT SHIFT, FULL TIME.*
Assist patients who suffer from pulmonary disorders. In addition to analyzing and performing diagnostic testing, perform relevant exams and control patients' blood oxygen levels, as well as, set up and utilize cardiopulmonary equipment and machines needed to assist or monitor the patients breathing.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Set up and operate ventilators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
Monitor patients' physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.
Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when needed.
Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to nursing personnel and other health care personnel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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