Respiratory Care Practitioner
Where
- Saint Petersburg, FL
What you'll be doing
- Conduct physician prescribed treatments such as oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, medicinal nebulizer therapy, ventilator care, diagnostic testing and assessment. Perform arterial punctures, operate blood gas analyzers, measure the acid base balance efficiency of ventilation and metabolism of the respiratory system; ensure adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Record treatment and patients responses in respiratory care records and patient charts. Report necessary treatments and condition of patients to relief personnel. Report adverse treatment reactions to physician, nurse and pharmacy, documenting all information. Perform diagnostic procedures like 12 lead ECGS, metabolics and pulmonary monitoring. Process respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning, sterilizing and packing as needed.
What your background should be
- Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist and current BCLS are required. Possess knowledge of respiratory pharmacology to administer prescribed medications. Must have knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics. Provide instructions to patient when initiating new therapy/equipment and performing diagnostic procedures.
Required Schooling / Training
- Not specified
Who is the client company
- This hiring company is a healthcare services company that operates hospitals, nursing centers and contract rehabilitation services.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
