Registered Respiratory Therapists

Job Title : Registered Respiratory Therapists

Location : Long Beach CA 90822

Duration : 5 years

Shift :

i. Day : 7 : 30 am - 8 : 00 pm (12hr)

ii. Day : 7 : 30 am - 4 : 00 pm (8hr)

iii. Night : 7 : 30 pm - 8 : 00 am (12hr)

iv. Night : 10 : 00 pm - 6 : 30 am (8hr)

Summary : RRTs will provide specialized care in inpatient units, including administering respiratory medications (e.g., bronchodilators, steroids), performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), conducting Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), and responding to emergencies according to hospital protocols. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is a multi-skilled health professional who works interdependently with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to the patient. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment.

QUALIFICATIONS. a. Contract RRTs shall meet the following criteria : i

• . American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

ii. Credentialled as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The contract RRT shall hold an active license.

iii. Minimum 3-year experience in an acute care hospital setting.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES a. The Contract RRTs shall assist with Intubations and other simple procedures. (i.e. : Bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, chest tube placement) b. The contract RRT shall be familiar with multiple Mechanical Ventilators and have proficiency in ventilation management. c. The Contract RRTs shall draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gasses (ABGs) and able to interpret with the ability to assess and adjust patient modality per ABG results. d. The Contract RRTs shall discuss patient care plans, treatment plans and other pertinent care information with Physicians and other patient care providers (i.e. : Physician assistants, Nurse practitioners) e. The Contract RRTs shall be able to maintain, operate and make adjustments with both invasive and non-invasive ventilator machines to include portable CPAP and Bi-level machines. f. The Contract RRTs shall provide education to patients, caregivers, and family members pertinent to their treatment plan while admitted or upon discharge. 36C26225Q0317 Page 8 of 94 g. The Contract RRTs shall utilize Handheld Nebulizers; Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Treatments. h. The Contract RRTs shall administer medications to the respiratory tract, including bronchodilators, decongestants, wetting agents, mucous emulsifying agents, and steroids. i. The Contract RRTs shall perform CPR in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure. j. The Contract RRTs shall perform PFTs and / or Spirometry Tests. k. The Contract RRT shall responds and performs duties associated with Hospital Codes. l. The Contract RRTs shall be subject to the professional direction of the Chief of Respiratory Therapy, or designee. m. The Contract RRTs shall provide direct and indirect treatment through assessing patient status and determining priorities, in any areas of assignment within VALBHS. n. The Contract RRTs shall exercise independent judgment, organizational skills, communication skills and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of care. o. The Contract RRTs shall serve as a resource person to nursing staff in the use of respiratory equipment. p. The Contract RRTs shall comply with the VALBHS standard operating procedures and policies. q. Guidelines are in the form of oral and written instructions using standard operating procedures in the planning of prescribed treatments. Additional materials such as technical manuals, textbooks, and reference books are available for review. r. The Contract RRTs shall use the guidelines available in operating the highly complex and technical equipment. s. The Contract RRTs shall use independent judgment along with previously acquired practical knowledge. t. The Contract RRTs shall have basic typing and PC computer skills with ability to enter clinical assessment in an electronic medical record. Documentation and ordering of patient care will be done electronically on the VISTA computer system. As a part of the orientation process, Contract RRTs shall be required to request and obtain an access code to the VISTA computer system.