Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

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• Identifies acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Initiate and provide ventilatory support. Recommend appropriate ventilator settings, use lung protective strategies, appropriately wean the patient, monitor/troubleshoot the ventilator.
• Use best practice and follow approved Therapist driven protocols, procedures, and department policies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection.
• Perform capnography.
• Working knowledge of monitors used on the units.
• Monitor patient’s respiratory condition during transport within the hospital. Monitor patients’ respiratory condition during transport to other facilities as needed.
• Attend Codes and RRT’s.
• Assist with conscious sedations and intubations.
• Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, high flow oxygen therapy.
• Assist with Bronchoscopies performed in the Bronch Suite/OR/floors/ER/ICU.
• Assist in all treatment modalities used at FH to provide care to the neonatal and pediatric population.
• Assesses tracheostomy, laryngectomy tubes.
• Maintain the artificial airway. Perform naso-tracheal, endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Assists providers with tracheostomy tube changes.
• Documents correct brand, size, cuffed or uncuffed, disposable or reusable inner cannulas on the EMR avatar.
• Works in conjunction with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction.
• Assess for and administer PEP, CPT, and all other airway clearance devices/methods.
• Administer aerosolized/metered dose medications.
• Assess for, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise.
• Provide accurate and complete documentation/charging in the EMR.
• Perform charge reconciliation on all patients daily to ensure correct billing.
• Interact with Providers and other staff in a positive and respectful manner.
• Respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Precept/train/orient other departments, students and Respiratory staff as required.
• Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth and meet the needs of the patients served.
• Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested/assigned.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification bi-annually.
• Minimum one-year critical care experience preferred.

• Identifies acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Initiate and provide ventilatory support. Recommend appropriate ventilator settings, use lung protective strategies, appropriately wean the patient, monitor/troubleshoot the ventilator.
• Use best practice and follow approved Therapist driven protocols, procedures, and department policies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection.
• Interpret ABG’s.
• Perform bedside spirometry.
• Perform capnography.
• Working knowledge of monitors used on the units.
• Monitor patient’s respiratory condition during transport within the hospital. Monitor patients’ respiratory condition during transport to other facilities as needed.
• Attend Codes and RRT’s.
• Assist with conscious sedations and intubations.
• Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, high flow oxygen therapy.
• Assist with Bronchoscopies performed in the Bronch Suite/OR/floors/ER/ICU.
• Assist in all treatment modalities used at FH to provide care to the neonatal and pediatric population.
• Assesses tracheostomy, laryngectomy tubes.
• Maintain the artificial airway. Perform naso-tracheal, endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Assists providers with tracheostomy tube changes.
• Documents correct brand, size, cuffed or uncuffed, disposable or reusable inner cannulas on the EMR avatar.
• Works in conjunction with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction.
• Assess for and administer PEP, CPT, and all other airway clearance devices/methods.
• Administer aerosolized/metered dose medications.
• Assess for, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise.
• Provide accurate and complete documentation/charging in the EMR.
• Perform charge reconciliation on all patients daily to ensure correct billing.
• Interact with Providers and other staff in a positive and respectful manner.
• Respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate excellent bedside manner.
• Precept/train/orient other departments, students and Respiratory staff as required.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, stock.
• Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth and meet the needs of the patients served.
• Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested/assigned.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification bi-annually.
• Minimum one-year critical care experience preferred.

Purpose of Position

Provides Respiratory Care to patients.

Schedule Details

Per Diem Hours, Rot. Days/Eves/Nights, Occ. Weekends & Holidays

Organization

Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department

FHA-Respiratory Therapy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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