Respiratory Therapist PRN
Company: AdventHealth
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 17, 2022
Job Description:
Description
Respiratory Therapist PRN AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Location
Address: 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204 Top Reasons to
Work At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Available Day One Received
Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in
January 2019 Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas
City since 1962 Excellent health benefits, an onsite childcare
center and fitness facility Tuition reimbursement to support
continuing education Employee Referral Program Largest health care
provider in Johnson County with three campuses Work Hours/Shift:
PRN Nights You Will Be Responsible For:
- Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response
procedures
- Perform ABGs and process according to department procedure,
understand results and take appropriate action
- Demonstrates ability to operate bedside spirometry
equipment,
- Demonstrate ability to initiate, maintain, and discontinue
BIPAP,
- Demonstrate ability to prepare for and assist with
bronchoscopy,
- Demonstrate proficiency with multiple devices i.e. EzPAP,
Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella and Incentive
Spirometry,
- Demonstrate ability to initiate and operate the Draeger
Ventilator,
- Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of the
iVent,
- Demonstrate ability to identify appropriate, initiate and
document in hospital IPOCS,
- Demonstrates understanding of the population we serve i.e.
neonate/infant, geriatric, COPD, Pneumonia, Non-English
Speaking,
- Demonstrate ability and proficiency to order. perform, confirm
and post ECGs in patients chart Qualifications
What You Will Need:
Associates Degree or Graduate of a
Technical School Up to 1 Year of Experience NICU Experience 2 years
clinical experience for new grads acceptable in lieu of 1 year of
work experience Kansas Respiratory Therapist License BCLS obtained
through the American Heart Association NRP if working in the NICU
Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory
care to patients in all areas of the hospital as outlined in
Pulmonary Services procedure manual. Is knowledgeable in providing
and evaluating the routine as well as critical care modes of
respiratory care. Responsible for the effective and optimal
administration of modalities based upon assessment and evaluation.
Provides recommendations and/or changes to care based on patients
current status. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and
complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws,
regulations and ordinances.
Keywords: AdventHealth, Kansas City , Respiratory Therapist PRN, Healthcare , Kansas City, Kansas
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