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Roosevelt General Hospital

NM - Respiratory Therapist

Roosevelt General Hospital, Portales, New Mexico, United States, 88130


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Client NameRoosevelt General HospitalJob TypeTravelOfferingAlliedProfessionTherapySpecialtyRRTJob ID29382724Job TitleNM - Respiratory TherapistWeekly Pay$1912.0

Shift Details

ShiftDNR - 12X3 - 07,19Scheduled Hours36

Job Order Details

Start Date11/25/2024End Date02/03/2025Duration10 Week(s)

Job DescriptionJob Title: Respiratory TherapistJob Specialty: Cardiopulmonary - Respiratory TherapyJob Duration: 10 weeksShift: VariesGuaranteed Hours: 36 hours per weekExperience: Minimum experience requiredLicense: Current State and National Respiratory Therapist LicensureCertifications:- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty days of hire- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six months of hire- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within six months of hireMust-Have: Graduated from an American Medical Association-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Job Description:- Provide cardiopulmonary care services in alignment with physician orders, department policies, and procedures.- Administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.- Perform diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and lung disorders.- Maintain knowledge and skills in various methods of oxygen delivery and necessary equipment.- Administer respiratory therapy treatments and nebulized medications while monitoring for side effects.- Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and perform associated critical care duties.- Perform arterial punctures for blood gas analysis and understand complications and contraindications.- Follow equipment sterilization procedures and document patient data accurately.- Engage with electronic health records, departmental forms, and reporting procedures.- Demonstrate understanding of treatment techniques for different age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, and adjust oxygen concentrations and medication doses accordingly.- Manage and operate respiratory equipment safely and efficiently.- Develop and evaluate educational plans based on patient learning needs.- Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity, ensuring coordination and direction of patient care.- Attend education programs to maintain professional competency and engage in performance improvement activities.- Adhere to professional requirements, maintaining a neat appearance and reporting to work promptly.- Remain compliant with regulatory requirements and come to work with a positive and professional demeanor.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:- Requires walking for approximately 10-12 hours per day.- Involves light to moderate work with lifting up to 50 pounds.- Requires reaching, bending, stooping, handling objects, talking, hearing, and seeing.- Work involves varying temperatures and pressures.

Client Details

Address42121 U.S. 70CityPortalesStateNMZip Code88130

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