Respiratory Therapist

Company: Advanced Diagnostics Hospitals & Clinics
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Respiratory TherapistThe Respiratory Therapist performs routine respiratory care procedures, varying in complexity. These include, but are not limited to preparation, administration and monitoring of medication and treatment modalities and gas therapy, ventilator support, spirometry and assistance with procedures as requested.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for respiratory care and treatment of patients at facility, with particular emphasis on post-anesthesia patients.
• Responsible for observing and implementing policies and procedures that guide the respiratory care and treatment of patients.
• Monitors all scheduled cases at the hospital for which respiratory care and treatment is anticipated.
• Participates in the treatment of all patients that fall in the above criteria and coordinating such participation with the PACU, where applicable, and the ER/Med Surg units, and the Director of Anesthesiology.
• Set up and administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients as prescribed by a physician.
• Performs assessment of the patient, determining needs related to frequency and duration of treatment regimen ordered by the physician, and makes appropriate recommendations to the physician as needed.
• Observes the response of patients to therapy, evaluates and records in patient chart.
  Education
  • Must have completed a two or four year accredited program in Respiratory TherapyCertification, Licensure
    • Current licensure in Respiratory Therapy from the State of Texas is required. BLS, ACLS,
    • PALS certification preferredExperience
      • Two (2) years hospital related experience required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
        • Excellent organizational skills with ability to work in high stress environment. Excellent communication skills required. Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office and hospital related software.

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