Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:Performs patient assessments and procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Demonstrates clinical skill and cognitive ability in the implementation of therapist driven protocols, the set up and maintenance of respiratory related equipment, the administration of medications, and performs invasive procedures. Participates in patient, family, and multi-disciplinary education. Works with patients of all ages and is competent to operate age-appropriate equipment in the emergency trauma, acute and sub-acute areas of Trinity Health Saint Mary's. Emphasis is on the maintenance of life support equipment along with related treatments and procedures designed to support or improve a patient's cardio-respiratory status.Perform therapist driven protocols, patient assessments, administration of medications, and evaluates patient response to therapies.  Documents performance and results of therapies. Performs all actions (therapeutic and diagnostic) according to policy and proceduresPerforms but not limited to Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) and diagnostics, Participates in patient, family, and multi-disciplinary education.Professional responsibility for continued learning.Accurately maintains the Order Entry and Charging system related to services rendered.Assists with data collection and projects for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Respiratory Care Department process improvement plan.Supervises and assists in the training of new employees and students.Cleans, assembles, maintains and troubleshoots all Respiratory Care Department equipment while utilizing supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner within the hospital and diagnostic locations.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Participates as a member of the CPR teamPerforms other related duties as assigned.

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