Respiratory Therapist
Company: Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Asan employee of Bethesda you will be required to provide
documentation ofvaccination, this includes the COVID-19 vaccine.Job
Summary:Respiratory Therapist principal duties are to evaluate,
assess, treat, and care for patients. The Respiratory Therapist
initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient
records; and selects, assembles,checks, and operates appropriate
equipment.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION AND TRAININGAssociate's
degree in Respiratory Therapy requiredMust have knowledge of and
expertise for geriatric population and/or
rehabilitationLICENSING/REGISTRATION/ CERTIFICATION:Current and
valid RRT or CRT license. Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory
therapy program. Missouri and Illinois Respiratory Care license.
Current CPR cardEXPERIENCE:Geriatric and Rehabilitation experience
preferredExperience working as a Respiratory Therapist in a long
term care facility, pulmonary rehabilitation department ,LTAC, or
hospital settingSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Excellent organizational and
communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively and with
minimal supervision. compassionate and caring attitudeJOB
DESCRIPTIONOB KNOWLEDGE/RESPONSIBILITIES:Set up and operate devices
such as non invasive mechanical ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen
tanks, concentrators, and compressors, following specified
parameters of treatment per physicians orderProvide emergency care
and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitationDetermine
requirements for treatment, such as type, mode, duration of
therapy, compatible with physicians' ordersMonitor patient's
physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, breath
sounds, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occurRead
prescription,physicians order, and review patient information to
assess patient conditionWork as part of a team of physicians,
nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient
careInspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment
to ensure equipment is functioning safely anefficiently, ordering
repairs when necessaryEducate patients and their families about
their conditions and teach appropriate disease management
techniques, such as breathing exercises, relaxation techniques,
home safety, travel, and processes to facilitate independence.
Instruct on the use of medicationsand proper care of respiratory
equipment Perform trach care, medication administration, chest
physiotherapy,and instruct patients in pulmonary hygiene,
essentials of humidity and hydrationPerform lung capacity and
oximetry measurement and adjust therapy to obtain optimum
resultsMaintain productivity guidelines and adjust schedule as
necessary to acheive goals . Precise documentation is required at
all timesConduct thorough evaluation of patients' to asses
cardiopulmonary functions.Communicate results in a timely manner to
physicians and staffPerforms other related duties as requested
Keywords: Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation, St. Louis , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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