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Hospital: Cleveland Clinic Florida
Facility: CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA
Department: RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Job Code: 000645
Pay Grade: 13
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Nights + Call
Hours: 7p-730am
Job Details:
GENERAL SUMMARY
To have s sound knowledge & proficiency in the treatment of respiratory disorders for inpatients & outpatients with various types of media i.e., oxygen & other therapeutic gases & mist inhalation equipment. Establishes a good rapport with fellow associates while maintaining a professional relationship. Responsible for Critical Care Ventilators, assessment & managements of pulmonary conditions of patients, respond to Code Blue, draw & analyze arterial blood gases, may assist with Bronchoscopy duties. Patient population served will primarily be adult and geriatric with the potential for neonate and/or pediatric patient only through the Emergency Room (until they are transferred ? hospital RT staff only). Acts as a resource for physicians & residents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Graduation from an AMA approved Respiratory Care program
B. Required Length and Type of Experience
1. Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience
2. Will consider newly licensed personnel for entry level position
C. Required Licensure, Certification or Registry
1. State of Florida Department of Health License RRT
2. AHA BLS , PALS, & ACLS Certification (Hospital RT staff). AHA BLS,ACLS (Clinic RT staff).
3. Membership in Florida Society of Respiratory Care preferred
4. Up to date CEU requirements
5. Membership to the American Association for Respiratory Care is preferred
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides care to adults/elderly taking into accounts assessment and interview techniques identifying psychosocial, physical and education needs common to adults/elderly. Provides for patient?s privacy, provides recurrence and support when there is anxiety. Modifies therapy to reflect response unique to adults/elderly.
2. Maintains continuous ventilation of patients on mechanical ventilators (invasive and non-invasive).Monitors patient?s ventilatory status through use of spirometers, pressure gauges and chest auscultation.; draw and analyze arterial blood gases and measure respiratory exchange. Recommends therapy changes based on analysis of various data. Weans patients from continuous ventilation utilizing established procedures.
3. Performs cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate patient?s respiratory status. Analyzes, records and reports results such as arterial blood gases, oxygenation studies, pulmonary function tests, hemodynamic monitoring parameters, etc. Recommends modification to therapy or implementation of treatments.
4. Maintains airway care by performing and instructing proper tracheal instillations, tracheal aspiration, and nasotracheal aspiration.
5. Performs invasive procedures such as arterial puncture, tracheostomy tube changes as ordered by the physician.
6. Assists the physician in bedside and/or scheduled Bronchoscopy procedures.
7. Performs bedside Spirometry procedures and/or more complete Pulmonary Function studies with appropriate training (clinic staff).
8. Performs basic respiratory therapies such as medicated aerosols, oxygen therapy, nitric oxide administration, humidity/aerosol, bronchopulmonary hygiene, hyperinflation techniques, pulse oximetry while verifying physician order and utilizing appropriate treatment guidelines.
9. Observes and responds to adverse patient reactions to therapy or otherwise and initiates/assists in Rapid Response and Code Blue (CPR) situations.
10. Selects, assembles, tests, modifies, and maintains respiratory equipment. Cleans and decontaminates same after use. Utilizes/troubleshoots CPAP units (hospital/clinic).
11. Acts as a resource for the pulmonologist for patient educations and trouble shooting of therapeutic issues.
12. Acts as a resource for training Residents (RRT credentialed therapists unless approved otherwise by the Departmental Director).
13. Serves as a departmental preceptor for new employees. Assists in providing departmental training and classes (RRT credentialed therapists unless approved by the Departmental Director).
14. Utilizes computer for E-Mar documentation.
15. Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times. Keeps abreast of changes in the field and meets continuing education requirements for licensure by attending in-service programs, seminars, etc.
16. Performs any other duties as assigned.
17. Must rotate on the on-call program by taking on-call a minimum of one 12 hour shift per week
Category: Allied Health
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segments: Geriatric, Respiratory, Pulmonary, Therapy, Medical, Healthcare
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