Student- Respiratory Therapy Technician
Company: ContinueCARE Hospital at Medical Center Odessa
Location: Odessa
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Lead Respiratory Therapist and upon
request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of
respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and
treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness, Explain the
purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to the
patient and properly document all education given to patient(s) and
their caregivers on the patient education form in the patient's
chart. Conduct physician prescribed treatments; including but not
limited to, Handheld Nebulizer Therapy and various nasal oxygen
devices in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and
gases, humidity, various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory
system of the patient, and chest physical therapy treatments.
Ensure the adequate maintenance of ventilation and/or compressions
during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, record all pertinent
information of treatments, patient response to treatments on
respiratory care records and patient chart; place MAR's on
patient's chart in proper order. Perform trach care per hospital
policy and procedure. Make regular rounds and oxygen equipment at
least twice per shift, change humidifiers, change Suction canisters
daily, as well as spot-checking other respiratory therapy equipment
per hospital policy and procedure. Assist in preparing respiratory
care patients for physical therapy, ambulation, transport, etc.
Properly stores oxygen tanks per OSHA and hospital guidelines.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Education/Experience: must be currently
enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program and
completed first year and Pharmacology course, ContinueCARE Hospital
is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or
disability status.
Keywords: ContinueCARE Hospital at Medical Center Odessa, Odessa , Student- Respiratory Therapy Technician, Professions , Odessa, Texas
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