Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Provides professional care for patients in the clinical setting. Provides leadership to nursing staff members and collaborates with other members of the health care team to assure quality care for the patients. Promotes, plans, directs, and implements medical management and safe transportation for critically ill/injured neonates, infants or children, in consultation with the attending physician. Maintain standards of professional practice. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of care in accordance with the medical plan of care, practice standards, care standards, and policy and procedures to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages. Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations. Provides rapid assessment, emergency measures and transportation for the critically ill/injured patient, utilizing the latest technique and state-of-the-art equipment. Acquires and maintains advanced neonatal skills such as intubation, ventilation, insertion of UAC/UVC’s, and chest needle aspirations. Maintains all required certifications, licenses, and continuing education. Organizes, prioritizes, directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care delivered by various levels of staff both in hospital and on transport. Participates in providing outreach education. Maintains pediatric transport quality data. Functions as patient advocate, protector of patient rights and provider of psychosocial support.

Frequent direct contact and communication within and outside the MUSC with patients, families, physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, aviation personnel, administrators, and the public. Some communication and coordination with community agencies. Transport work is performed under high tension and sometimes adverse conditions due to the critical nature and location of the patients. Moderate physical effort is required for frequent moving and lifting of transport equipment. Requires substantial walking and standing. Frequently uses mechanical devices. High risk of danger involved in working in and around an aircraft and on an ambulance. Physical requirements include weight restrictions, good general health, and high tolerance to stress.

Success Criteria:

a.    Conduct thorough assessments of patients' respiratory conditions through physical examinations and diagnostic tests.

b.    Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and physician directives.

c.    Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and mechanical ventilation.

d.    Monitor and adjust ventilator settings and other respiratory support devices as needed.

Success Criteria:

a.    Perform pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and efficiency when clinically appropriate

b.    Conduct arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis to evaluate oxygenation and acid-based balance.

c.    Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to identify and monitor respiratory disorders.

Success Criteria:

a.    Provide respiratory support in emergency situations, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced airway management.

b.    Participate in the care of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and during transport, ensuring optimal respiratory function and support.

c.    Assist in the transport of critically ill patients, maintaining stability during transfers, to include high frequency ventilation and nitric administration when clinically indicated

Success Criteria:

a.    Provide training and support to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals on respiratory care practices and procedures.

b.    Stay current with the latest advancements in respiratory care through continuing education and professional development.

c.    Compliance and Safety

d.    Adhere to all MUHA policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations related to respiratory care.

e.    Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff.

f.     Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of respiratory equipment.

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