They must possess a current NH Respiratory Care Practitioner license which also requires them to be a Certifiedor Registered Respiratory Therapist and possess a current BLS certification. JOB SUMMARY Drawing and analysis of arterial blood gases, patientassessment, Therapist Driven Protocols continuous mechanical ventilatormanagement, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest physical therapy, oxygenadministration, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and screeningPulmonary function studies, performance of emergency procedures, CPRcertification, teamwork, maintaining keen interest in latest trends, pulseoxymetry, changing equipment (and if applicable charge duties- to include workdistribution prioritizing workload for staff, presentation of one topic peryear to the Respiratory Therapy staff). Performs all documentation activitiesas outlined for charge on documentation policy/procedure to include EMR,Cardex, and treatment cards. EssentialFunctions Distributes workload Addresses interdepartmental and departmental issues Develops RT schedules Provide educational in-services Interviews RT applicants Addresses interdepartmental issues Performs Pulmonary Function testing Performs direct patient care, providing all modes ofRespiratory therapy, as needed Performs analysis of respiratory testing results Maintains, orders and stores RT supplies Performs CPR as needed Communicates with patients, peers and coworkers Performs arterial blood gas procedures and analysis Provides care for patients of all ages, including criticalcare and emergent patients Documents therapy using the electronic medical record JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care(NBRC) graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy. must possess a current NH license as a Respiratory CarePractitioner, RCP. Experience: Must have experience in the above therapeutic modalities anddisplay ability to work in a team environment. CovenantHealth Mission Statement Weare a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the wholeperson, in service to all in our communities. OurCore Values: Compassion Weshow respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of eachperson, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity Wepromote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human,financial and environmental resources. Collaboration Wework in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthycommunities. Excellence Wedeliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creativeinnovation. We are an equalopportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteranstatus, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protectedstatus.
Shift: Nights 7p-7a
Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary
Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy
General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Respiratory Certifications(CRT,RRT)
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