Registered Respiratory Therapist Nampa
Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Nampa
Posted on: November 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:GENERAL
SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:Provides general and emergency respiratory
therapy procedures to patients as directed by physicians and
protocols. - Procedures include, but are not limited to,
respiratory assessment, airway and ventilator management, bi-level
non-invasive ventilation management pulmonary diagnostics, delivery
of medicated aerosols, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion
therapy, intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy assistance, arterial line
placement, arterial sampling and ABG analysis and interpretation.
-Demonstrates the ability to assess changes in the patient's
clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modifies the
care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved
physician protocols. - Routinely make rounds with physicians in
critical care units. - Acts as preceptor, actively supports and
constructively contributes to the development of new and existing
staff members.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:License
to practice respiratory care in the state they are performing
respiratory care services in (Idaho or Oregon). Registered as a
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory
Care (NBRC).Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers
certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network
is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in
ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS
Certification Crosswalk.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Knows, understands,
incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision,
and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates
knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age
groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as
applicable).Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting
services and supplies provided to the patients. Demonstrates
ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as
necessary according to departmental standards and approved
physician protocols. Performs airway and ventilator management,
which includes assessment, application, intubation, monitoring, and
evaluation of modality for infants, pediatrics, adolescences and
adults.Performs arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conducts ABG
analysis and interprets results. Completes all mandatory-training
requirements on time. Acts as preceptor to support and develop new
and existing RT employees. Assists the department manager with
Performance Improvement projects and other duties as needed.Our
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion -Trinity Health is a family
of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians
across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our
colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values,
traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the
communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce
positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a
different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these
differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to
diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and
education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and
accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier
diversity.
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