Travel Resp Tech in Shelby, NC
Company: Patterns LLC
Location: Shelby
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Performs all aspects of direct respiratory care
according to physician’s orders and/or approved protocols. Consults
physicians on effectiveness of therapy and makes appropriate
recommendations. Provides appropriate ventilator support and
maintains and monitors other cardiopulmonary life support
equipment. Maintains and properly utilizes respiratory care
equipment. Essential Functions: Demonstrates knowledge in various
modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for
each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve
adequate oxygenation. Administers therapeutic procedures,
understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects
associated with each. Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in
policy. Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators
and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care
duties and effects of such therapy. Independently evaluates current
therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper
recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education
needs. Documents therapy and results as required by hospital,
department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to
appropriate members of the healthcare team. Initiates, conducts and
modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough
understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of
abnormal results. Works independently in all patient care areas and
assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible. Follows
departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory
requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of
respiratory care equipment and procedures. Is proficient in the
electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory
Care Department. Physical Requirements: Requires repetitive
physical activity. Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of
all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight is necessary.
Exposures to working environment that may include odors, low
lighting, and crowded working conditions.
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