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FutureCare Health

Respiratory Therapist - Part Time - Nights

FutureCare Health, Clinton, Maryland, United States, 20735

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Base pay range $37:The hourly range - $45.00/hr

Overview At FutureCare, our Respiratory Therapists are valued for their dedication to ensuring our residents have a personalized treatment plan to improve breathing. They play a critical role as part of our nursing team and perform respiratory care procedures under general supervision and medical direction upon the order of a physician.

FutureCare is recognized as a top workplace by The Baltimore Sun and US Newsweek. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, nurse retention bonus, flex/advance pay, tuition reimbursement, career growth ladder, employee referral bonus, assistance, and a 401K plan.

Benefits Competitive Salary $37.00-$45.00/hr, Bonuses, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth, Employee Referral, Assistance, 401K.

Responsibilities

Accept and trans*ncribe verbal and telephone orders from physician on respiratory therapy procedures

Utilize knowledge to ensure the care provided meets the resident's physical and psychosocial needs

Work within the scope of practice for adult and geriatric residents

Initiate, monitor, manage, troubleshoot, maintain, and wean residents from mechanical ventilators

Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, resuscitator bag ventilation, and chest compressions

Obtain Blood Gas Samples

Perform chest physiotherapy, including therapeutic percussion, vibration, and bronchopulmonary drainage

Perform pulmonary function testing, oxygen (medical gas), aerosol, and humidification administration

Manage artificial airway, tracheostomy care, wean residents, suction airway and sputum induction

Aerosolized medication administration, handheld nebulizer, and metered dose inhaler

Incentive spirometry, breathing and coughing exercises

Procurement, handling, storage and dispensing of medical gases

Set up and maintain all types of oxygen and respiratory supplies and equipment

Review physicians' orders

Document ventilator settings and measurements, performance of respiratory procedures, and response to therapy including heart rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds

Perform initial assessments, create care planPrograma and assess resident's respiratory status, rồi progress, including the recognition and recording of signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, medication effects and side effects or adverse reactions, and notifying a physician and resident's nurse

Provide education and in‑service training to residents, families, nursing and other staff

Review data obtained and documented by other respiratory therapists

Discuss abnormal or unusual assessment findings with Supervisor as needed

Document according to policy, discharge instructions and/or nursing transfer summary

Check proper operation of equipment before and during use as well as emergency equipment and report malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor and Maintenance

Evaluate and document resident responses to implemented respiratory care according to policy

Communication/Leadership: Participate as an effective member of the resident care team, demonstrating interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents and families as part of the facility's commitment to quality resident care

Apply basic verbal and non‑verbal communication skills to identify and reduce resident/family anxiety

Act as preceptor for new employees as assigned

Demonstrate procedures to new respiratory personnel as assigned

Communicate pertinent information and requests through established organizational channels

Present an accurate and comprehensive shift report to the coming respiratory therapist, including resident's condition, unit activities, actual and potential problems, and possible solutions

Initiate occurrence/incident reports as needed and follow through with operating procedures

Interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner

Recognize learning needs of unit personnel and provide instruction as necessary

Notify supervisor of learning needs

Professional Development: Seek opportunities for own growth and expand responsibilities to maintain competency and use up‑to‑date methods in care giving

Participate in educational programs and workshops to increase professional competence

Read and follow written communication books on unit and initials as appropriate

Attend staff meetings

Participate in Performance Improvement programs

Present neat appearance in appropriate dress and identification as required by the position, department, and facility policy

Administrative Duties

Set and implement goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of the facility

Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare's Statement of پسar Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan

Comply with posted schedule and adhere to daily assignment

Qualifications

Current licensure from the state of Maryland as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Minimum of 1-year clinical respiratory experience

Current CPR training with recertification every two years

Must show recognition of and attention to the psychosocial needs of residents and their families

Ability to communicate in English written and verbal

Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds

Must be able to push, pull, and lift residents

Equal Opportunity Employer. FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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