The Respiratory Care ALS Provider or Intermediate is responsible for performing direct Respiratory Therapy patient care through inhaled medication administration and pulmonary assessments for patients throughout the hospital.
Provides generalized Respiratory Care treatments to patients under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapist. Assesses patients for appropriate treatment interventions. Performs approved procedures independently, per completed competency.
Assists Respiratory Therapist with assessments, equipment management and treatment. Cleans and sets up medical equipment for Respiratory Therapists. Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
Observes, documents and reports patient condition and changes in condition to the Respiratory Therapist and / or care team. Receives and carries out instructions accurately and promptly. All patient care activities are delegated and supervised by the Respiratory Therapist.
Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and with all coworkers, patients, visitors and providers. Transports patients, as necessary. Respects dignity of patients.
Maintains patient safety. Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed. Completes unit specific orientation.
Will be encouraged to work co-operatively with all members of the health care team in the promotion of patient health and prevention of disease. Implements medical plans by passing medications and other approved duties as prescribed by provider’s order. Patient receives medications and treatments as ordered.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Current and Active EMT Intermediate or Paramedic License in Virginia
- BLS
- None
- ACLS
- 1-year of experience Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- HIPAA – appropriately manages Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Annual education and competencies as required per hospital certifications.
- Personal Protective Equipment – when appropriate.
- Safe Patient Handling devices – to minimize risk of injury.
- Maintains calm and safe approach within the work environment towards those that display violent or aggressive behavior.
- Able to communicate with patients and other staff – verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation. Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include: Generous paid time off to promote work life balance Free onsite parking Shift and weekend differentials Tuition reimbursement Onsite child care Company Information Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations. Equal Opportunity Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information. Skills Required Years of Experience (preferred)