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Bon Secours Mercy Health · 2 months ago

System Flex - Internal Travel Respiratory Therapist - St. Mary's Hospital

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Bon Secours Mercy Health is dedicated to improving health care quality and safety. The Flex Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for providing respiratory care across various assigned sites, including patient assessment, intervention, education, and evaluation.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Data collection and accurate record keeping as well as product evaluation and assessment

Assists physician performing procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter insertion, tracheotomy in intubation (if intubation is performed by respiratory therapy in the facility), and invasive monitoring

Performs CPR including closed chest compressions and airway management techniques in accordance with the AHA ACLS protocol

Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patient airway, including use of appropriate airways including endotracheal tubes, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways, maintenance of airway humidification, aspiration of secretions, extubation, maintenance of correct endotracheal tube (ETT), cuff pressures, and documents procedures in patient and department records

Selects, assembles, monitors, and evaluates mechanical ventilators for proper function and operation, including correction of malfunctions, cleanliness and determines appropriateness use for patient condition

Performs pulmonary function tests (PFT)

Assesses patient's physical status by inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, patient behavior and reviewing existing data in patient's record

Performs treatments according to physician orders, explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response

Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals including intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), aerosol therapy, postural drainage and percussion, ultrasonic nebulizer, incentive spirometry, metered dose inhalers and spacers, etc

Sets up and maintains different modes of oxygen therapy to maintain adequate partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) with accurate inspired levels of oxygen

Administers intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) or aerosol therapy by first preparing the prescribed medication ordered by the physician and adjusting the machine or device to accomplish patient’s individual clinical needs; document and observe patient’s vital signs, productivity of cough, relief of dyspnea, improved breath sounds and any adverse reactions to therapy; and use judgement and technical skill to determine possible adverse reactions and suggestions for appropriateness of therapy

Gives postural drainage, vibration, percussion to ensure proper drainage of bronchial secretions by use of manual or mechanical percussion; check orders and X-rays for segments to be treated prior to initiating treatment; auscultation prior to and after procedure to note presence of clearance of secretions and response to therapy

Instructs patients and families in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, postural drainage and clapping, oxygen therapy, ventilator care and home aerosol therapy

Procurement of sputum for culture and sensitivity or airway clearance either by patient coaching, administration of mucolytics, aerosol therapy or endotracheal / nasopharyngeal suctioning

Evaluates normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory value ranges

Performs arterial punctures and analysis; has an in-depth knowledge of analysis and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation. Performs arterial line procedures, takes safety precautions, sterile procedure, flushing, and ABG aspirations

Performs EKG’s and understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias

Maintains all respiratory therapy equipment and supplies

Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances

Qualification

Respiratory Care LicenseNBRC CredentialedACLS CertificationBLS CertificationPALS CertificationNRP CertificationAssociate Degree in Respiratory Care1 Year Acute Care ExperienceEPIC EHRRegistered Respiratory TherapistCertified Pulmonary Function Technologist

Required

Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN

Associate Degree AMA approved school for Respiratory Care

1 Year in Acute Care Setting and demonstrated clinical competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED and general care areas

Preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Company

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Glassdoor3.7

Bon Secours Mercy Health is a network of hospitals that serves as a catholic healthcare ministry.

Founded in 2018

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees

https://bsmhealth.org/

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