Respiratory Therapist - PRN
Company: Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Walker
Posted on: January 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art,
40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the
treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the
debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.
Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized
treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer
customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs
of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological
conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic
injury.
Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the
health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through
comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery,
including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to assess possible
side effects to oxygen delivery.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose
of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated
critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway
management and tracheal suctioning.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of
function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate
physician contact for intervention.
Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for
blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and
contraindications associated with the procedure.
Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
Documents all pertinent data on the patient's medical record
following completion of any service.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow
charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to
physicians who requested them and files reports in department,
according to department procedures.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and
tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is
functioning safely and efficiently.
Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a
patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient's family
is included in teaching as appropriate.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are
met and that hospital policy is followed.
Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability
to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to
treatment.
Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional
competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and
training.
Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department
manager.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and
tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is
functioning safely and efficiently.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in
techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of
varying ages, including geriatric patients, as well as the general
patient population.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of
cardiopulmonary services highly
Keywords: Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital, Cedar Rapids , Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Healthcare , Walker, Iowa
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