Resp Therapist PRN Tier I
Company: Sovah Health - Martinsville
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Martinsville, VA.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose.
Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just
what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health - Martinsville
is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical
specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health &
hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac
rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and
medical & radiation oncology services. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Where We Are: - - - - - - In
Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking
and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From
the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to
guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time! - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Why Choose Us: - Health
(Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees - Employee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistance - Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Professional
development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training - And
much more---Position Summary:Sovah Martinsville is seeking a PRN
Respiratory Therapist to examine patients with breathing-related
conditions and conduct diagnostic testing. -Consult with physicians
to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient.
-Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients
to use medications.
Measures lung capacity and analyzes
blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.Delivers and assesses
response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records,
and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Evaluate
respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes,
current research, and best practices.Responds to codes and calls
for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers
appropriate treatment.Educates the patient and family about the
patient's illness and provides information about community support
groups and other resources.Monitors, receives, stocks, and
distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas
cylinders.Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and
equipment.Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and
performs preventative maintenance and calibration of
machines.Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on
physician-prescribed patients with acute and chronic
cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, utilizing state-of-the-art procedures
and bio-medical equipmentCoordinates and participates in the
administration of medical gas therapy, humidity therapy, aerosol
therapy; NT, ETT, tracheostomy suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
Chest physical therapy, hyperinflation therapy, treatments, and the
administration of medications used in respiratory care procedures
by physicians' orders.Performs twelve-channel electrocardiograph
examinations.Performs the more complex respiratory care procedures
to include calibrating, setting up, and monitoring of mechanical
ventilators, blood gas analyzers, Bronchoscopy equipment, and pulse
oximeters.Evaluates, initiates, monitors, and weans patients from
mechanical ventilation.Performs Holter Monitoring set-up,
instruction, and analysis.Performs Event Recorder set-up,
instruction, and data collection.Participates as a member of the
cardiac Arrest Team responding to emergency or STAT calls to
establish natural and artificial airways, including oro/naso
endotracheal intubations.Provide clinical instruction on the proper
use of equipment to hospital staff and patients; make rounds with
physicians to discuss preferred treatment methods for individual
patients.Set up and perform arterial catheterization. Monitor and
troubleshoot homodynamic equipment.Participates in the routine
maintenance of equipment; makes periodic rounds to ensure proper
functioning of bio-medical equipment.Transport patients requiring
manual ventilatory support or supplemental oxygen to various
locations within the hospital or to other hospitals.Assists in the
orientation and training of new personnel.Performs simple portable
spirometry.Posts charges into the hospital information
system.Participates in the department's Quality Assurance
Program.Participates in preoperative and post-operaMinimum
Education:
Graduate of an approved Respiratory
Care Program, with an A.A.S. degree, Certification of Graduation,
or equivalent.Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and
take appropriate action.Requires full range of body motion,
including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye
and hand coordination. Requires standing, walking, stooping, and
stretching. Occasionally lifts, carries, and pushes items weighing
up to 100 lbs. (Mechanical ventilators, electrocardiographs,
stretchers, and patient care carts). Requires corrected vision and
hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful
conditions and extended shifts.Required -Certifications:
Keywords: Sovah Health - Martinsville, Cary , Resp Therapist PRN Tier I, Healthcare , Martinsville, North Carolina
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