Job Summary:

Assess and provide necessary treatment for all ages of patients related to respiratory, and/or cardiac difficulties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Draw blood for ABG, understanding and using related machines.
• Perform EKG, SVN treatments and BiPAP/CPAP therapy.
• Administer proper drug and oxygen therapy
• Provide and maintain ventilation equipment
• Evaluate patients regarding auscultation, SAO2 readings and oral interview techniques.
• Assist with intubations.
• Perform outpatient studies as needed.
• Participate in patient education.
• Maintain all records pertinent to patient care.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• Requires thorough knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Skills as required for RRT/CRT license.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Graduate of an accredited respiratory program recognized by the NBRC and AARC.
• Work Experience – N/A
• Training – per licensure.
• License/Certification – Current State of New Mexico CRT and/or RRT; BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications required.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.