Job Information
Northern Light Health Respiratory Therapist- RRT in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Northern Light Mayo Hospital
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Position is located: Mayo Hospital
Work Type: PRN
Hours Per Week: Variable
Work Schedule: Variable
Summary:
Analyzes and provides therapeutic and diagnostic care in a competent, professional and caring manner to both in- and out-patients and perform relevant exams and control patients blook-oxygen levels, as well as set up and utilize cardiopulmonary equipment and machines needed to assist or monitor patients breathing. Responds directly to physicians and physician assistant orders for either respiratory or cardiopulmonary services. Must be able to perform all duties independently while promoting interdepartmental teamwork.
Responsibilities:
Maintains current BCLS certification and demonstrates the ability to implement appropriate emergency protocols.
Maintains current ACLS certification and demonstrates ability to implement appropriate adult emergency interventions.
Maintains current NRP certification and demonstrates the ability to implement the necessary interventions.
Maintains current PALS certification and/or demonstrates the ability to implement the appropriate pediatric emergency protocols.
Delivers all routine modes of respiratory therapy assisting patients of all ages who suffer from acute and chronic pulmonary disorders including: Chest physiotherapy and postural drainage, breathing retraining, medication delivery systems, and oxygen delivery systems.
Performs Arterial Blood Gas sampling, analysis, quality control and proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance.
Performs Pulmonary Function studies including nitrogen washout for FRC determination, helium dilution for diffusion studies, and both bronchial provocation and exercise challenge testing.
Performs appropriate functions for respiratory assessments to include complete patient evaluation, performs and suggests appropriate treatment and interventions as directed by cardiopulmonary policy and procedure.
Performs EKGs, Cardiac Stress testing, and Holter Monitor Studies with consistent technique, and properly handles and processes test results.
Sets priorities and demonstrates ability to facilitate the care of patients during emergency situations.
Ability to perform ventilator set-up, management, and maintenance.
Performs vascular studies with consistent technique, and properly handles and processes test results.
Assures timely provision of care with accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all tests and therapy provided.
Effectively addresses patient complaints in a timely fashion.
Actively works to educate patients, family members, nursing staff and other departments in respiratory care to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Assesses and effectively prioritizes work to assure timely delivery of patient care, while completing and following-up on daily duties and workload demands.
Other Information:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Required.
Competencies and Skills
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
- Required Respiratory Therapist
Education
- Required Associate's Degree
Working Conditions
Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
Prolonged periods of standing.
Prolonged periods of walking.
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