Patient Care:
Assist the Respiratory Therapists with providing the following direct patient care outside of the critical care areas to assigned patients under supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapist:
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Clean and set up equipment.
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Set-up and monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)
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Non-exotic Aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.)
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Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
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Assist in stocking and assembling supplies
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Perform Pulse Oximetry
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Assist in cardiorespiratory arrests, under direct supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor.
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Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
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Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues
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All other duties as assigned.
Job Knowledge:
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High School Diploma or equivalent; required
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Be an active Respiratory Therapy student, completed the first year of Respiratory school and in their second year.
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CPR credentialed
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In good standing to complete Associates degree in Respiratory Care within nine months.
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Interaction with a patient population of all ages ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required
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Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.