What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-FULL TIME & PRN position at Desoto Healthcare Inc?
Description
Plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist in the management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Provide technical support for all equipment related to the nursing center’s practice of Respiratory Therapy. Provide training and competency testing to nursing department.
Requirements
Provide/coordinate clinical respiratory services under physician orders
Perform respiratory/clinical assessments
Consult with physicians and healthcare professionals regarding patient/resident status
Monitor resident progress and update respiratory care plan
Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, humidification therapy, suction therapy
Document resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records
Communicate relevant resident information to appropriate providers and caregivers while protecting confidential information
Participate in interdisciplinary resident rounds and meetings
Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy
Educate residents/resident representatives with regard to relevant disease, medications, equipment, purpose/steps/benefits/risks of procedures and alternatives
Participate in discharge planning
Operate, provide technical support, perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance, cleaning and set-up for all respiratory and related equipment
Check the 24hour report daily in order to be aware of changes in the resident’s condition and/or plan of treatment
Assist with Total Care Plan meetings as indicated
