Respiratory Therapist Extern
Company: CARLE
Location: Peoria
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
STUDENT POSITION - MUST BE ENROLLED IN A -RESPIRATORY THERAPY
PROGRAM. As a health care professional, the incumbent is
responsible for, but not limited to, educating staff and patients
in all aspects of respiratory therapy & ECG, respiratory staff
orientation and other duties as requested by Manager of Respiratory
Care.
- PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF
RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED
DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.* Interprets
and executes physician orders* Demonstrates the ability to
individualize therapy to meet the patient's need* Demonstrates the
ability to anticipate the patient needs* Demonstrates the ability
to calculate medication dosages* Performs patient education*
Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner* Notifies
leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of
any inappropriate patient care issues* Documents all patient care
errors* Informs nurses or other care givers when appropriate on
patient care issues* Uses protective equipment appropriately*
Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to
protect patient and own safety* Remains alert and responsive to all
alarms/call lights* Always washes hands between patients and
procedures* Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate
results.* Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies
in their specific area.* Performs oxygen rounds and oxygen tank
rounds as assigned.* Responds to all pages and requests in a timely
manner* Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen
and/or nebulizer* Responds to emergency situations and codes
immediately* Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or
stressful situations* Ensures patient safety in the hospital
environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National
Patient Safety Goals
- PRIORITIZES PATIENT CARE BASED ON ACUITY AND USES TIME,
SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES PRODUCTIVELY* Answers pages and new
orders in a timely manner* Responds promptly to urgent needs*
Utilizes free time constructively* Uses slow time to improve unit
and department appearance* Uses slow time to stock areas and clean
equipment* Assists other healthcare workers* Uses free time to
participate in department projects* Completes work within assigned
shift* Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work*
Remains flexible to changing work load* Responds to delegation by
charge personnel* Adheres to treatment schedule* Completes
activities while conserving resources
- MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY*
Completes documentation of all therapy and oxygen* Completes
documentation on all internal forms* Documents complete and
accurate charge entry daily* Documents complete and accurate
information on all ECGs* Completes accurate documentation on all
diagnostic tests* Learns the functions of new equipment as
appropriate* Learns new procedures as appropriate* Completes all
mandatory education within the stated timeframe* Attends
educational offerings to validate skills
Keywords: CARLE, Davenport , Respiratory Therapist Extern, Healthcare , Peoria, Iowa
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