Respiratory Therapist - Evenings Shift 6PM-6AM

Respiratory Therapist - Evenings Shift 6PM-6AM

at Exceptional Care for Children in Newark, Delaware, United States

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

Provides care and advocacy to residents requiring respiratory expertise, and completes respiratory assessment of residents each shift.

Participates in the care planning process.

Assists with policy and procedure development and continuous quality improvement measures.

Responsible for periodically covering school sessions, medical transports, and play therapy.

Delivers periodic interdisciplinary in-service education to team members and responsible parties including mock codes and trach changes.

Conducts parent/responsible party training and assess needs and deficits of the training parties under the direction of Director of Respiratory Services.

Responsible for routine respiratory care; including equipment maintenance, respiratory treatments, troubleshooting equipment, etc.

Provides daily interaction, including but not limited to frequent conversation, play and holding/cuddling of residents to provide daily stimulation.

Committee participation including Admissions, Field Trip, and Education Committees.