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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a physician and the COO, administers or directs the administering of prescribed cardiopulmonary procedures, performs a variety of technical procedures, and assists in the maintenance, and disinfection of cardiopulmonary equipment.
- Administers or directs the administering of gas, aerosol therapy and IPPB therapies.
- Performs bronchopulmonary drainage, assists or instructs patients in breathing exercises.
- Maintains charts that contain patient’s pertinent ID and therapy information.
- Supervises, performs, and directs arterial punctures and analysis of the blood including maintenance of the blood gas analyzer, quality controls and proficiency testing.
- Maintains or supervises maintenance and removal of secretions by various methods.
- Supervises and places patients on mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP and monitors them continuously.
- Directs and performs pulmonary function testing on patients.
- Direct and performs holter monitoring on patients to include setting patient up on acquisition module, removing it and analyzing the report.
- Supervises and performs routine ECG’s and prepares them for physical interpretation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Graduate of an approved JRCRTE program.
- Knowledge of cardiopulmonary equipment.
- Registered by the NBRC and licensed by the State of Texas.
- Prior work experience as a RCP, CRT or RRT preferred.
- Current BLS Healthcare Provider card required.
- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and time management.
- Duties include extended periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling equipment, lifting and supporting patients as well as lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to take call with a response time less than 20 minutes.
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