Posted 1mo ago

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

@ Community Memorial Hospital
Hamilton, New York, United States
$38-$48/hrOnsiteTemporary
Responsibilities:deliver treatments, assist intubations, manage ventilators
Requirements Summary:Deliver aerosol treatments, assist with intubations, manage ventilators; ACLS/BLS current; CRT and RRT licensed.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Ventilators, BiPAP, EKG, Arterial blood gas analysis, Oxygen therapy
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Deliver aerosol treatments per doctors’ orders, assist all physicians with intubations, manage and maintain BiPap. Manage and maintain ventilators per doctor’s orders. Perform inpatient and outpatient EKGs. Perform and analyze arterial blood gases, qualify patients for oxygen setup and management for at-home use. Manage inpatient oxygen therapy, monitor oxygen saturation. Implement preventative measures using incentive spirometry and education. Educate patients on smoking cessation and other therapeutic plans. Document patient care services by charting in patient records. Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nursing and social work.

Therapist must be current in ACLS, BLS. Must be CRT and RRT Licensed. Must have graduated from an accredited program and passed a certification exam.