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skills checklist

RRT/CRT Skills

Please rank the following skills on a scale of 1 to 4

1 = No theory and/or experience
2 = Limited experience
3 = Experienced/minimal support needed to perform
4 = Proficient

Age of Patients:
Newborn (birth-30 days)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Infant (30 days-1 year)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Toddler (1-3 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Preschooler (3-5 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
School Age (5-12 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adolescents (12-15 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Young Adults (18-39 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Middle Adults (39-64 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Older Adults (64+ years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
General Skills
Standard Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Isolation Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Patient Head to Toe Assessment*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Infant/Neonatal Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Prep and Administration of Emergency Meds*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Crash Carts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Defibrillators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patients in Restraints*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Automated Med Dispensing Systems*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Electronic Documentation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care Planning and Discharge Planning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patients with
Acute Bronchitis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ARDS*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aspiration Asthma*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bronchoscopy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bronco-Pulmonary dysplasia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CHF*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
COPD*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Croup*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cystic Fibrosis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Epiglottis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Guillain Barre*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemopneumothorax*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Myasthenia Gravis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pneumonia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulmonary Edema*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulmonary Embolism*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Smoke Inhalation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
TB*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tension Pneumothorax*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Thoracotomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tracheal-esophageal fistula*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tracheotomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Failure to Thrive*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Fem-pop bypass*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Laryngospasm*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Meconium Aspiration*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Near Drowning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Persistent pulmonary hypertension*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulmonary interstitial emphysema*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
RSV*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Transient tachypnea of newborn*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Medication Administration
Atrovent*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Albuterol*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bicarbonate*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Breo*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Combivent*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Incruse*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Mucomyst*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulmicort*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Racemic Epinephrine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Spiriva*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Terbutaline Sulfate*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Theophylline*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Xopenex*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Knowledge of effects of:
Alupent*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Anectine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Atropine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Azmacort*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bronkosol*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Corticosteroids*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cromolyn Sodium*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Decadron*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Diazepam*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Digoxin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dopamine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Flovent*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Heliox therapy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Inhaled steroids*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ketamine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lasix*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lidocaine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Morphine*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nitric Oxide*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pavulon*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Propofol*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tobramycin*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Versed*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Equipment:
Ventilator Set up
Achivia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Siemens*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bi-Pap*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PB7200*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sechrist IV 100B*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist Control*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
CPAP*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Flow-by*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
High Frequency ventilator*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IMV*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Inverse ratio vent*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pressure vents*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
SIMV*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Troubleshooting high and low alarms*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Ambu bag*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Croup tent*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
e-cylinders*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nasal cannula*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Non-rebreather*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
T-piece*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Trach Collar*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Venturi Mask*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ABG – List:*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Medication Delivery:
Nebulizer
Handheld*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Humidification (cool/warm)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ultrasonic nebulizer*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
MDI
Aero Chamber*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
IPPB*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Procedures
Postural Drainage*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Chest Percussion therapy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sputum collection/sampling*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ABG’s*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Allen Test*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Femoral*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arterial*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Set up and calibrate arterial lines*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Radial*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Analyzing ABG’s*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Interpreting ABG’s*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Airway Management and Suctioning
Tracheal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Endotracheal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nasotracheal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Oral*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
In-Line Suctioning*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adult
Checking cuff pressure*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Extubation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Intubations*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Manual Ventilation
Neo-natal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pediatrics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Diagnostics
Pulmonary function testing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with bronchoscopes*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with High Risk Deliveries
Obtain umbilical blood gas*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtain capillary blood gas*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Assist with thoracentesis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Homodynamic monitoring*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Others:
Teaching
Incentive Spirometer*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Peak Flow Meter*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pursed lip breathing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Segmental breathing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Splinting*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Work Settings
CCU/ICU*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
ER/ED*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Home Care*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
NICU*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pediatric*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PICU*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulmonary Rehabilitation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Transport*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
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I certify that the information provided above accurately reflects education received and my experience in each of the clinical areas identified within the last 2 years.
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The information I have given is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I hereby authorize Magnet Medical to release this Skills Checklist to staffing clients of Magnet Medical. Submit this skills evaluation with your initial application. To be updated annually.
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skills checklist

RRT/CRT Skills

Age of Patients:

General Skills

Care of Patients with

Medication Administration

Knowledge of effects of:

Equipment:

Ventilator Set up

Oxygen Delivery Systems

Medication Delivery:

Nebulizer

MDI

Procedures

Airway Management and Suctioning

Adult

Manual Ventilation

Diagnostics

Assist with High Risk Deliveries

Teaching

Work Settings

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