HexaQuEST Health, Inc.
MO- RRT dayshift 12 hours
HexaQuEST Health, Inc., St Louis, Missouri, United States,
Job Description:
We are committed to enhancing our community by providing readily accessible, patient-focused health care. We will build a sustainable, high impact model of community health and wellness by following these Guiding Principles:Trust - We restore and nurture connections across our communities.Respect - We listen to and accept everyone's life experiences with empathy and humility.Compassion - We demonstrate care and concern by understanding and advocating for each patient's and family's needs and preferences.Excellence - We advance community health by promoting healthy choices, hope and healing in every interaction, relationship and situation.Safety - We foster physical and psychological wellbeing in every encounter with patients and their families, and across our communities.Job SummaryUnder the supervision of a licensed physician, the Respiratory Care Technician performs pulmonary function testing for diagnosis and measurement of lung capacity, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, and serves as a resource for team members and other care providers.Supervisory Responsibilities¿ N/AOther Key Duties / Responsibilities¿ Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments. Explains test procedures to patients.¿ Plans, prepares, and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, ultrasonic nebulizer, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.¿ Performs diagnostic pulmonary tests such as pulmonary function, lung capacity, and arterial blood analyses.¿ Teaches patients to perform breathing exercises and uses intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy machines.¿ Administers aerosolized cardiopulmonary drugs including bronchodilators, mucolytics and antibiotics.¿ Follows all safety rules applying to gas cylinders, ventilators, and all electrical equipment.¿ Records patient treatment, response, and progress.¿ Sets up, operates, inspects, tests, maintains and monitors mechanical breathing apparatus/ respirators, flowmeters, nebulizers, and other respiratory therapy equipment.¿ Responds to cardiopulmonary-related emergency codes and assists by maintaining the patient's airway and administering oxygen.¿ Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills / Abilities¿ Compassionate and empathetic interpersonal skills.¿ Excellent attention to detail.¿ Ability to interview and examine patients to identify breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.¿ Ability to effectively consult with patients to identify programs and potential remedies.¿ Effective patient assessment skills such as vital signs, breath sounds, symptoms of distress, knowledge of medication, and how to troubleshoot.¿ Ability to record patient progress, and teach them how to take required medication/use necessary equipment.¿ Ability to remain calm and patient under stress.¿ Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Education and Experience¿ Associate's Degree and current CRT or RRT required.¿ Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role required.¿ BLS certification required.Physical Requirements¿ Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.¿ Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching.¿ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Position Urgency:Normal
Shifts:day shift
State License Details:Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:36
Specialty Type:Cardiopulmonary
Sub Specialty:Respiratory Therapy
General Certifications:ACLSBLS/BCLS
Bilingual:No
EMR Used:CPSI/Evident
Holiday Coverage Required:No
We are committed to enhancing our community by providing readily accessible, patient-focused health care. We will build a sustainable, high impact model of community health and wellness by following these Guiding Principles:Trust - We restore and nurture connections across our communities.Respect - We listen to and accept everyone's life experiences with empathy and humility.Compassion - We demonstrate care and concern by understanding and advocating for each patient's and family's needs and preferences.Excellence - We advance community health by promoting healthy choices, hope and healing in every interaction, relationship and situation.Safety - We foster physical and psychological wellbeing in every encounter with patients and their families, and across our communities.Job SummaryUnder the supervision of a licensed physician, the Respiratory Care Technician performs pulmonary function testing for diagnosis and measurement of lung capacity, administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, and serves as a resource for team members and other care providers.Supervisory Responsibilities¿ N/AOther Key Duties / Responsibilities¿ Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments. Explains test procedures to patients.¿ Plans, prepares, and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, ultrasonic nebulizer, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.¿ Performs diagnostic pulmonary tests such as pulmonary function, lung capacity, and arterial blood analyses.¿ Teaches patients to perform breathing exercises and uses intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy machines.¿ Administers aerosolized cardiopulmonary drugs including bronchodilators, mucolytics and antibiotics.¿ Follows all safety rules applying to gas cylinders, ventilators, and all electrical equipment.¿ Records patient treatment, response, and progress.¿ Sets up, operates, inspects, tests, maintains and monitors mechanical breathing apparatus/ respirators, flowmeters, nebulizers, and other respiratory therapy equipment.¿ Responds to cardiopulmonary-related emergency codes and assists by maintaining the patient's airway and administering oxygen.¿ Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills / Abilities¿ Compassionate and empathetic interpersonal skills.¿ Excellent attention to detail.¿ Ability to interview and examine patients to identify breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.¿ Ability to effectively consult with patients to identify programs and potential remedies.¿ Effective patient assessment skills such as vital signs, breath sounds, symptoms of distress, knowledge of medication, and how to troubleshoot.¿ Ability to record patient progress, and teach them how to take required medication/use necessary equipment.¿ Ability to remain calm and patient under stress.¿ Proficient with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Education and Experience¿ Associate's Degree and current CRT or RRT required.¿ Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role required.¿ BLS certification required.Physical Requirements¿ Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.¿ Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching.¿ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Position Urgency:Normal
Shifts:day shift
State License Details:Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:36
Specialty Type:Cardiopulmonary
Sub Specialty:Respiratory Therapy
General Certifications:ACLSBLS/BCLS
Bilingual:No
EMR Used:CPSI/Evident
Holiday Coverage Required:No