Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner-PRN
Company: Raleigh General Hospital
Location: Beckley
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary:Under medical supervision, may be required to
deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the
hospital. -Adapts to the particular area of duty assignment and
performs special duties required by the assignment. -May be
required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other
respiratory care practitioners. -May be assigned orientation and
in-service education responsibilities. -Carries out assigned duties
and responsibilities according to policies and procedures approved
by the Medical Director for Cardiopulmonary Services with only
minimal or indirect supervision and frequently makes independent
decisions.Essential Functions:Measures lung capacity and analyzes
blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.Delivers and assesses
response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records,
and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Evaluates
respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes,
current research, and best practices.Responds to codes and calls
for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers
appropriate treatment.Educates the patient and family about the
patient's illness and provides information about community support
groups and other resources.Monitors, receives, stocks, and
distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas
cylinders.Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and
equipment.Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and
performs preventative maintenance and calibration of
machines.Reports to: Respiratory Care SupervisorMinimum
Education
Graduate of a Program in Discipline - Required
Minimum of an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory
Care.Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required
Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - to be obtained within
6 months
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - to be obtained within 6
months
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) - to be obtained within 6
monthsRequired Skills
Licenses:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for
Respiratory Care, Inc.; and licensed by the State of West Virginia.
Minimum Work Experience
Possess advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and other
sciences related to respiratory care and be able to demonstrate
these to others. Demonstrated ability to use tact and judgment when
dealing with physicians, nurses, other hospital employees, patients
and patients' families. Demonstrated verbal ability to explain
various procedures being performed to patients and patients'
families.EEOC Statement:Raleigh General Hospital is committed to
providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and
employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment
because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin,
disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
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