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PRN (7am-7pm) PRN (7pm-7am) Summary of Duties Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of physician and by prescription. Essential Job Functions * Organizes work schedule and schedules respiratory care for inpatients as ordered. * Takes verbal orders from physicians regarding respiratory therapy treatment. * Consults with physician in event of adverse reactions. * Delivers CPT and breathing exercises. * Performs sputum induction, NT suction, endotracheal suction, tracheostomy care, and monitors patients on continuous ventilation as prescribed by physician's orders according to established procedures. * Performs pre and post analytical phases of the I-STAT blood gas procedures. * Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages. * Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with physician's orders. * Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration per apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. * Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. * Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. * Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. * Inspects, tests, and cleans respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. * Orders repairs when needed. * Maintains proper working order of I-STAT machine by performing QC as required and reporting all errors or failures to supervisor. * Acts in conjunction with supervisors to provide technical and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, students, and Respiratory Therapy staff. * Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. * Documents in patient's medical record pertinent identification and therapy information. * Assists in transport of critically ill patients for diagnostic testing. Education Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Respiratory Therapist Program and CRT/RRT credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Must have current Alabama Respiratory Therapy license. Experience Minimum of two (2) years experience preferred. Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions * Must be able to transport and/or lift an object intermittently throughout the work day up to a maximum of 20 pounds. * Must be able to walk, stand, and work for extended periods of time without relief. * Must possess dexterity of arms, hands, and fingers bilaterally. * Must be able to work with hands for up to 12 hours a day. * Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds. * Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.