Respiratory Care Practitioner Reg / Respiratory Therapist(Per Diem) en EvergreenHealth
EvergreenHealth · Kirkland, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Oficina en Kirkland
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of adult, neonatal and pediatric patients with deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system.
- Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patient airways.
- Sets priorities for respiratory care patients as needed using clinical assessment skills.
- Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information through assessment and patient evaluation.
- Based on patient evaluation, determines the need for appropriate oxygen delivery devices of respiratory support.
- Inspects chest x-rays to determine the presence and position of an artificial airway or changes in in the thorax.
- Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory therapy and recommends changes in parameters for oxygen delivery devices and mechanical ventilation systems, as per protocol under direction of the physician.
- Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve broncho-hygiene and to administer prescribed pharmacologic agents.
- Performs assessment and treatment techniques based on patient’s age specific growth and development needs.
- Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
- Initiates, conducts, and modifies respiratory support techniques in an emergency setting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED for the position:
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Washington.
- Certification (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Graduation from a two- or four-year Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program resulting in an Associate or Baccalaureate degree.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- Healthcare Provider NRP certification within 3 months of hire.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- PALS certification
- Recent experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Adult ICU and NICU experience