- Staff
Position responsible for recommending and administering basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care and ventilator transports, to patients with respiratory disorders, including patients in adult and neonatal critical care units. Functions as a resource to RCP I and RCP II’s. Participates and leads advanced patient education. Actively involved in departmental operations.
Responsibilities
- Administer basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
- Perform respiratory care procedures: administer medical gases, medication, and aerosols for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes and provide patient education
- Follow written orders from physicians in administering drugs and medication to the cardiopulmonary system of patients
- Perform patient assessment and basic interpretation of arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing and chest x-rays as indicated in Skills Check Off list
- Provide expert respiratory advice and recommendations to physicians and other staff for population served
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Nice to have: ACLS
- Nice to have: PALS
- Nice to have: NRP
- Nice to have: CPFT