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Clark Fork Valley Hospital Cardiopulmonary Manager in Plains, Montana
Cardiopulmonary Manager
Plains, MT
Full Time
Cardiopulmonary
Manager/Supervisor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician's orders.
Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
Monitors patient's physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Perform/assist with intubations when needed.
Place/assist with arterial line and manage arterial line when needed.
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by Physician in diagnosis of case.
Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
Orders repairs when needed.
Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; 3-5 years related respiratory therapist experience, manager experience a plus; Registered respiratory therapist, current MT license issued by the State of Montana.
Why Clark Fork Valley Hospital
Clark Fork Valley Hospital and Family Medicine Network offers a very sophisticated medical environment while maintaining its small-town feel. With seven hospitalists and a number of specialty outreach providers, including orthopedists, a general surgeon, three rural health clinics countywide and a home oxygen service. Clark Fork Valley Hospital projects a larger footprint than one would expect of a rural Critical Access Hospital.
As far as location, Plains is located in the scenic Northwest region of Montana and is the quintessential example of rural, western living. The Clark Fork of the Columbia River winds gracefully through town settled in a gorgeous mountain valley.
Spend a summer day on the river casting your fly or on a hike in the Cabinet Mountains. Winter weekends can be full of cross-country skiing in the valley, snowmobiling in the wilderness or downhill skiing at one of the seven resorts within two hours.
The area is also well-known for its outstanding elk, sheep and deer hunting. Glacier National Park, the "Crown of the Continent," is only two hours away for four-season enjoyment.
The beautiful Clark Fork River, nearby Flathead Lake and Lake Pend Oreille provide excellent opportunities for the sail boating, water skiing or lake fishing enthusiast.
Clark Fork has excellent schools in a hometown atmosphere. And it's close to the "big city," with Missoula just 75 miles away and Spokane, Washington, 150 miles away.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer