Provide respiratory care services that are covered under the employee's limited license to practice
respiratory care.
Duties that may be performed:
Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medication, knowing their indications and contraindications.Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include IPPB, IS, USN, HHN, MDI.Sets up and monitors oxygen administration.Sets up oxygen cylinders and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place.Performs bedside PFT tests. May be requested to perform test in PFT lab following adequate training and/or orientation.Be a member of the “code team” responding to arrest situations. As part of the team may be expected to perform CPR (compression). Must be certified in CPR procedures annually.Daily/weekly preventive maintenance and calibration, quality controls of ABG and co-oximeter analyzers.Familiar with oxygen delivery systems (i.e., nasal, venturi mask).Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, oxygen blenders.Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators in collaboration with a respiratory therapist.Familiar with CPAP and BIPAP set-up and administration of CPAP and BIPAP.Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patient’s charts.Participation in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift.Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences, and seminars.Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Education (experience can be substituted for education)High School Diploma or GED RequiredAssociate's Degree in Respiratory Care Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills.Working knowledge of digital literacy skills.Outpatient services:Pulmonary Function test (PFT)Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)Stress testHome sleep studyIN-Lab sleep studyElectroencephalogram (EEG)Holter monitorElectrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)Six minute walk test
Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab:Phase I-Initial assessmentPhase II-individualized plan including monitored exercisesPhase III-self-controlled long term maintenance
Licenses and CertificationsKentucky Board of Respiratory Care, National Board of Respiratory Care RequiredBLS RequiredACLS (cardiac and rehab staff) Required
Our purpose is singular: to increase sales at the point of purchase.
That's been our mantra from day one, over 120 years ago. Our business has changed a lot since then, evolving into the multi-sector, multi-service field marketing agency that we are today.
As consumers, customers, sectors and channels change, helping brands to sell more requires consistent evolution. That's why today, our service proposition spans sales and execution, training and advocacy, brand insight and consumer engagement – all supported by digital and data products.
We know that every business requires a tailored approach, so we use our range of tactics and services to deliver your strategy and reach your goals.
We’re owned by Avidity Group Ltd, who provide the investment and financial firepower to help us achieve our goals. We operate out of the UK and Ireland, but our reach is extended into Europe through our partnership with Sales Service International (SSI).
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