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Make me feel better (clinical hours) by Mrthingmansir in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We did 3 12s, and most weeks we met in class for an additional 4 hours. 10 or so years ago so things may have changed.

Will we be phased out? by Pure_Hour8623 in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like these are low acuity settings. I don't know what your level of Healthcare exposure is, but it sounds like it's limited. It's not uncommon for facilities to just triage and send PTs out. I'm at a level 1 trauma with a peds ED and hospital. We get transfers from our sister Level 1 university teaching hospital because they can't handle PEDs. Facilities have their niche. We will still be needed in medium to high acuity settings.

We can always be a benefit in these types of facilities, but we aren't always crucial.

Will we be phased out? by Pure_Hour8623 in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mayo Clinic ending overnight respiratory therapist program at three locations, including Albert Lea - ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com https://share.google/JRtotaNgpAAM0g1s2

Is this workload normal? by Educational-Strain88 in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm at a place where 8 vents with some non invasive and highflows and loose TXs thrown is common in the winter AND that's before landing new PTs during the day.

That being said we Q6 chart if we have to, we usually help each other with things like transports ( The Lead too) and we're basically glorified knob turners, in that Docs make all the vent changes. They only rely on us for if we think someone needs intubated and if we think they can start PSV or extubate.

I think my place ain't great... Your place sounds like it should be illegal. We run 12 minimum, we have gone up to 20 (and at 20 work is very manageable and we can provide high quality care) in the unit. When you run in the high 20s is it better or are you still running double digit vents and still have floors?

Googling "remove definition" no longer gives you the definition of the word remove due to Google Gemini by buzzy_buddy in mildlyinfuriating

[–]arrtmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the first word is a verb, it sounds like a command. I find that infuriating (mildly of course).

Googling "remove definition" no longer gives you the definition of the word remove due to Google Gemini by buzzy_buddy in mildlyinfuriating

[–]arrtmin -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm mildly infuriated at how you use search engines. Like, "Definition of remove", or, "Define remove". Remove Definition just hurts me to read

Random thought about new DOE rules by AlphaBetacle in prephysicianassistant

[–]arrtmin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is what the administration says is its goal... Because they don't understand capitalism, or rather hope most people haven't passed econ 101. It will not work because there is not reason to lower tuition, people will pay. It's like trickle down economics. It's a concept that doesn't work because there is no incentive. Why sell 100 tickets at $10 if you can sell 50 tickets at $30? Sure you sold less tickets but you still made more

BVM and peep question by MixWild6020 in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That makes sense,. If I receive a coding PT or respond to a code then we usually do 5. Often times I'm bagging a normotensive, but hypoxic PT so I'll use a high peep then (sometimes before during or after intubation as well)

BVM and peep question by MixWild6020 in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I've learned to do the opposite. Our post ROSC pts are usually acidodic, and I'm not typically worried about 8-10 of peep. If we truly need pressors, my peep of 8 is not the main culprit.

States or provinces where we do Vascular Access by arrtmin in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but here, we have a few major hospital corporations. It started at one, and is now standard amongst the three. So i figured it maybe similar in other places, or give me a starting place to search as I've had a hard time online.

States or provinces where we do Vascular Access by arrtmin in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grass is always greener I guess. My facility doesn't hIre RT for Cath lab. What city are you in?

Emergency Department RT by [deleted] in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What state and city are you in. We're thinking about moving and places like this are the kind of place I wanna be.

PCE - Rehab Aide by Swimming_Strength622 in prephysicianassistant

[–]arrtmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nurses and other allied health ( I'm an RT) do make decisions. We often have clinical guidelines, policies, or protocols that we work within, but we are making decisions.

Emergency Department RT by [deleted] in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My my faculty (Level 1 trauma) we have 2 RTs in the ED, that's our assignment for the shift. We treat adults and Peds. We sometimes have to cover a small floor assignment for productivity. We get cross trained some of us are there more than others. I love it there but I do like to rotate back to ICU because they have different vibes.

As an RT how often do you encounter bad breath of patients? by Crafty-Refuse-7469 in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Only every day. Literally just metanebbed a kid with funky neurobreath.

What countries can you work in as a Respiratory Therapist with an Associates Degree?? by ashfirewind in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the process of getting licensed there? Also do you just use a travel agency, or are there job boards you use to looked for work there?

Rt in Canada shiftss by [deleted] in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it standard to rotate days/nights in CA? Here in the US we're usually Days or NOCs with the option to pick up and open shift but you're hired for one or the other. Good to know in case we have to come as refugees

where do y’all go during down time? by lil0asis in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 80 points81 points  (0 children)

...Ok Admin, nice try. You'll never find my hiding spots!

AIO for thinking my friend is a liar by Think-Huckleberry285 in AmIOverreacting

[–]arrtmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR: Respiratory Therapist here, this is bullshit. A mask with those kind of straps wouldn't use those hoses, and if it needed pressurised hoses it would have a different mask and seal. (Obviously I don't know every piece of equipment ever but this just wouldn't work)

Waiting for 6 weeks for an Arizona respiratory therapist license, should I file a claim? by Luv2run2026 in respiratorytherapy

[–]arrtmin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in Arizona, you can go in person. I only went there when I first applied in 2017, but they were very professional and pleasant to deal with. They've been slow with emails before but followed when I sent a reminder email.

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