Full Time Night Shift RT at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Care, Patient Assessment, Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Oxygen Delivery, CPR, Patient Education, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Troubleshooting, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Blood Work Analysis, Ventilator Weaning, Suction Techniques, Bronchoscopy Assistance, Quality Control

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training. Essential Functions Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways Initiate and perform "CPR" Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required Perform and document patient and family teaching/education Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team Must have good and regular attendance Must read, write and speak fluent English Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Performs other related duties as assigned Education Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care Licenses/Certifications Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or a Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Current BLS and ACLS certifications Experience 1 year experience preferred

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Responsibilities

Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by the physician, including monitoring mechanical ventilation and patient assessment. The role involves maintaining documentation, verifying physician orders, and participating in patient mobility programs.