RPSGT/RRT-SDS - 718012
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
RPSGTCalibrates and adjusts the recording apparatus.Selects
proper montages and special monitoring techniques as needed.Obtains
standard recordings recognizing and eliminating artifacts.Properly
applies needed respiratory equipment as ordered by physician and
uses proper settings as instructed.Applies appropriate EKG, EMG,
and EOG monitoring electrodes.Places and securely attaches
recording transducers to measure airflow, respiratory effort, and
oximetry.Performs physiological calibrations, verifies patient
maneuvers, and records.Institutes "lights out" and notes patient
data.Monitors the polysomnogram.Recognizes and records clinical and
physiological events.Notes and corrects equipment
malfunctions.Monitors and changes patient's body position as needed
to obtain the required sleep/wake data.Carefully wakes patient and
records post-test physiological calibrations.Removes electrodes and
transducers and assists patient with hygiene as
necessary.Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient's
medical problems, especially cardiac dysrhythmia's, respiratory
events, and seizures.Ensures safety and welfare of patients,
including those pediatric and psychiatric patients with special
needs.Checks availability and function of emergency
equipment.RRTAdministers respiratory care and diagnostic procedures
and therapies as assigned by the Department Manager or appropriate
supervisor to include, but not limited to: Humidity and Aerosol
therapy; CPT/Flutter; IPPB; Oxygen therapy; SVNs; USNs; Suctioning;
Oximetry; ABGs; MDIs; PEFR; EKGs; Bi-Pap therapy; Calorimetry;
Trach Care; Incentive Spirometry.Performs CPR and is currently
certified for basic life support by AHA.Understands and practices
safe respiratory care techniques.Adheres to all universal
precautions.Is able to assess, plan, and provide individualized
care for patients in compliance with physician's orders, taking
into account the metal status, development, and physical needs of
each patient based on age, i.e., neonates, pediatrics, adolescents,
adults, geriatrics.Performs specialized skills involved in advanced
life support or in intensive care utilizing additional knowledge in
bedside monitoring, management and weaning from mechanical
ventilation, ABGs, and nutritional assessments.Collects and
interprets arterial blood gases and attests to the competency to
perform this procedure according to department Policies &
Procedures.Performs EKGs according to department Policies &
Procedures.Performs PFT's according to department Policies &
Procedures.Performs Stress Testing according to department Policies
& Procedures.Performs EEG's according to department Policies &
Procedures.Performs Holter and/or Event monitoring according to
department Policies & Procedures.Administers drugs in accordance
with department Policies & Procedures and attests to the competency
to perform those procedures. Is aware of hazards/ contraindications
associated with use of such drugs.Performs oxygen and equipment
rounds in accordance with department Policies &
Procedures.RequirementsEducationRequired: High SchoolLicenses &
CertificationsRequired: L-Resp Care Pro L-RPSGTPreferred: C-RRT-SDS
C-BLS
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Las Cruces , RPSGT/RRT-SDS - 718012, Healthcare , Alamogordo, New Mexico
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