Job Description
The starting rate for this position is: $27.50/hr
Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist with supervisory responsibility
who is on-site, the Respiratory Care Practitioner Trainee is responsible for performing treatment, and
monitoring procedures as specified in the position specific competencies listed below in accordance with
physicians orders and department protocols.
A trainee may perform the following functions but only while employed in the non-critical care settings (Surgical, Medical, and CPCU) and only while a respiratory care practitioner with supervisory responsibilities of the trainee is on-site:
1. Working knowledge of Vital signs including breath sounds
2. Working knowledge of all oxygen therapy devices including nasal cannula; venti masks, non-rebreathing masks.
3. Working knowledge of pulse oximetry and oxygen rounds
4. Working knowledge of Nebulizer treatment administration
5. Working knowledge of Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) administration
6. Working knowledge of Bronchial Hygiene Therapy/ Alveolar Recruitment including Incentive spirometry, PEP therapy
7. Working knowledge of Oral suctioning
8. Certified in Basic life support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Manual ventilation and manual compression Insertion of an oral pharyngeal airway
9. Working knowledge of cleaning, sterilizing , and processing respiratory care equipment
10. Responsible for charting/documentation in a timely manner with licensed practitioner signature
11. Responsible for providing a comprehensive shift report regarding the respiratory care given to each assigned patient and outcomes observed.
12. Responsible for communicating with providers via Doc Halo.
Requirements
Education - Enrolled in the Clinical portion of COOARC -accredited respiratory care educational program
Experience - No Previous Experience
License - State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee License
Certifiactions - BLS within 30 days of hire
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
•Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
•Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
•Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
•Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
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