Respiratory Therapist- FT
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: March 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical
Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is
responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in
accordance with specific physicians orders, department policies and
procedures.
Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery to
all age groups, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to
and assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments to all age populations,
understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects
associated with each.
Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated
critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway
management and tracheal suctioning.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of
function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate
physician contact for intervention.
Performs arterial and capillary punctures to obtain blood samples
for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications
and contraindications associated with the procedure.
Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
Documents all pertinent data on the patients medical record
following completion of any service.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow
charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in
techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of
varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and
geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations
and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages,
including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric
patients.
Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential
for medication errors.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and
tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is
functioning safely and efficiently.
Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
Performs airway management to include tracheostomy care/inner
cannula changes and preforms protective tip tracheal aspirates.
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway
management.
Initiates hemodynamic monitoring to include insertion of arterial
line catheters and associated ongoing maintenance of lines and
sites.
Performs endotracheal intubation, and endotracheal/trach tube
changes on all age groups cared for at Kearney Regional Medical
Center.
Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional
competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and
training.
Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department
manager.
Regulatory Requirements:
Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certification.
Current RRT certification within (3) months of hire.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Grand Island , Respiratory Therapist- FT, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska
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