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Respiratory Care Practitioner Full Time Nights First Hill

Kindred Healthcare

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Posted:
February 20, 2021
Location:
First Hill, Washington
Salary:
Open
Discipline:
Allied Health

Respiratory Care Professionals are viewed as integral members of the health care team. You will set up and operate respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. Possess knowledge of respiratory pharmacology to administer prescribed medications. You must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Provide instructions to patient when initiating new therapy/equipment and performing diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct physician-prescribed treatments such as oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, medicinal nebulizer therapy, ventilator care, diagnostic testing and assessment/evaluation
  • Perform arterial punctures, operate blood gas analyzers, measure/determine the acid base balance efficiency of ventilation and metabolism of the respiratory system; ensure adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Record treatment and patients' responses in respiratory care records and patient charts
  • Report necessary treatments and condition of patients to relief personnel
  • Report adverse treatment/drug reactions to physician, nurse and/or pharmacy, documenting all information
  • Perform diagnostic procedures: e.g. 12-lead ECGS, metabolics and pulmonary monitoring
  • Process respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning, sterilizing and packing as needed

Current State Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist and current BCLS are required.
Job : Respiratory Therapy Primary Location : WA-Seattle-Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill Organization : 4543 - Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill Shift : Night

Internal Number: 402981
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