Respiratory Therapist CRT Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Olathe)

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care interventions in accordance with the standards established by the American Association of Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines and OMC Respiratory Care Policy. Under the supervision of the Director/Supervisor and upon a physician's order, the Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses the cardiopulmonary status of patients of all ages (neonate through geriatric) and provides various types of respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, based on individual patient needs. An integral function of this position is providing patient education to enhance wellness.

Job Responsibility

Demonstrates proficiency in administration of physician-prescribed aerosol medication therapy, oxygen therapy and appropriate airway humidity therapy
Demonstrates proficiency in care and management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation
Demonstrates proficiency in performing electrocardiograms and assessment of basic rhythms and serious arrhythmias
Demonstrates proficiency in performing ECG's to obtain the most accurate results possible
Processes ECG results in accordance with Departmental policy
Demonstrates proficiency in instructing and performing therapies with the goal of mobilizing respiratory secretions and improving spontaneous ventilatory efforts
Performs initial and follow-up assessments pertaining to respiratory care with skill
Evaluates client's response to prescribed therapy in an on-going manner and communicates information, as needed, to medical staff
Consistently incorporates patient education regarding common lung diseases, prescribed medications and plan of care into routine patient care and treatment
Demonstrates proficiency in care and management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation by consistently choosing appropriate settings
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of non-invasive ventilation, tailoring therapy to best meet individual patient needs
Demonstrates proficiency in establishing, maintaining and caring for patients with artificial airways
Works cooperatively with members of the Cardiology staff to assume responsibilities for ECGs when assigned
Assists the health care team with a confident, calm demeanor in the resuscitation of an infant
Communicates in a professional manner with the physician when recommending modifications in the respiratory care plan
Demonstrates expertise in implementing, assessing results and acting appropriately on results of various pulmonary diagnostic tests and monitors
Demonstrates proficiency in assisting physician with therapeutic and basic diagnostic bronchoscopies
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 Days
CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS upon Hire
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts upon Hire
Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon Hire
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 Days
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) within 120 Days

Nice to have

Bachelors Degree Respiratory Therapy, Math, or Science field
1 or more years of experience as an RRT in a hospital setting
3 or more years of experience as an RRT in adult critical care, neonatal care, and emergency department patient care

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