Fort Wayne, Indiana16 days ago
Maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines; Administering aerosol treatments, Bipap/Cpap, oximeters, incentive spirometers, peak flows, percussion/postural drainage, diaphragmatic/pursed lip breathing, tracheal suctioning, and aspiration; Understanding and adhering to the implementation of the Respiratory Therapy Protocol; Understanding the delivery devices and medications as well as the desired effects and side effects used at BP; Understanding modifications of drug dosages that may be necessary within the resident population; Reporting side effects and adverse reactions to appropriate nursing personnel and Pharmacy personnel; Performing competently in emergency situations; Understanding isolation techniques and implementing those techniques for isolated residents; Maintaining skill in the assembly of all equipment; Establishing and maintaining a positive and effective working environment and work relationships with other medical team members, residents, resident's family members, and visitors; Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy modalities to the population served; Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span; Demonstrating the ability to assess data related to the resident's respiratory status; Identifying the needs of respiratory residents; Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times; &. Provide respiratory documentation in accordance with facility policy and procedures by: Complying with safety requirements, Infection Control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy as indicated by: Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator.