University of Maryland Medical System · 1 month ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist II
Baltimore, MD
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$33.40/hr - $50.13/hr
2+ years expUniversity of Maryland Medical System is a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. The Registered Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for administering complex respiratory therapy procedures and collaborating with physicians to evaluate and treat patients with impaired cardiopulmonary functions.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to a specific patient population (adult, pediatric, or neonatal). Explains treatments to patient and/or family before performing
Observes and monitors physical signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care procedures. Collaborates with physician regarding therapeutic treatment plans to determine whether initiation, modification, or discontinuation of the treatment regimen is warranted
Terminates patient treatment upon notice of patient discomfort, troubled medical status, or inability to accept treatment
Participates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures, including, airway management, manual ventilation, and compression as needed
Administers therapeutic and diagnostic gases (exclusive of general anesthesia), analgesic agents by subcutaneous injection, bronchodilator treatments, chest physiotherapy, aerosolized medication treatments in accordance with departmental procedures, as directed by a physician. Delivers oxygen and humidified air through a variety of devices to reverse and prevent tissue hypoxia, treat arterial hypoxemia, decrease the work of breathing and decrease myocardial work
Assists with the non-surgical insertion, maintenance and removal of artificial airways
Suctions artificial and nasal/oral airways by using a sterile disposable catheter which is inserted into the airway
Performs age specific respiratory techniques when working the adult/pediatric/neonatal population
In Critical Care areas, administers mechanical ventilation and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to critical care patients, adjusts ventilation and CPAP under the direct supervision of a physician or an ICU qualified Respiratory Care practitioner, (if not ICU rated)
Evaluates the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation and other therapeutic interventions in the critically ill patient by interpreting chest x-rays, and blood gas results. Monitors patient appearance, respiration rate and oxygen saturation, and notifying doctor as required
Ensures the effective operation, calibration and maintenance of ventilators (life support systems), pulse oximeters, nebulizers, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), oxygen and humidity equipment as directed by the physician in accordance with departmental procedures and standard operating procedures. Ensures correct ventilator alarms and settings
Makes an adjustment to ventilator parameters and settings, as necessary, in accordance with patient’s response and overall condition of the patient
Applies cleaning/sterile techniques or ensures decontamination of equipment essential for optimal operation of the respiratory therapy equipment. Follows protocols and guidelines regarding the disinfecting of equipment
Initiates and performs maintenance rounds on all types of oxygen and humidity equipment used through the hospital
Ensures that all equipment in need of service is labeled appropriately and sent to biomedical engineering for repair, in accordance with departmental procedures
Documents and reports information on activities related to patient care in accordance with departmental procedures
Collects data, such as, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) readings, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Hemodynamics, laboratory values and patient history to fully understand reason for adjusting patient’s life support equipment. Evaluates and interprets arterial blood gas results, basic x-rays, and lab results, and relates them to attending physician
Documents quality improvement information such as, inappropriate ventilator changes, incident sheets, and equipment failures. Reports to the appropriate manager or Risk Management
Notifies physician of any problems requiring immediate attention, such as, abnormal blood results
Provides clinical supervision, guidance, training and direction to respiratory care interns and students in accordance with departmental procedures
Qualification
Required
Associate degree
Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist
Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance
CPR certification
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, biology, microbiology, technical mathematics, and pharmacology
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and operation and use of standard respiratory equipment and supplies
Knowledge of respiratory diseases and standard treatments
Knowledge of respiratory procedures (auscultation, administration of bronchodilators), respiratory surgical procedures, x-ray and arterial blood gas interpretations, and lab result analysis
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to draw arterial blood from the artery and evaluate blood-gas results
Ability to determine quality of patient performance, judge degree of patient discomfort or failing medical status
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Maintains the required continuing education credits and attends professional conferences as defined by department policy
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
ACLS certification
Two years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Benefits
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University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
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