Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Per Diem - 12 hour shifts

Description

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP II

Job Code: 2RC

Job Summary
Administers routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, as prescribed by a physician, and under the direction of the Director or Shift Leader. Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG. In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required. 

Qualifications 

•Education 

•Licensure 

•Work  Experience 

•Skills/computer/  specifictechnical 

•Otherqualifications,miscellaneous 

Specifyifqualificationsare RequiredorPreferred 

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REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

1.Highschoolgraduateorequivalent 

2.Associate  DegreefromarecognizedJRCRTE/AMAapprovedtwo  (2)yearRespiratoryTherapy  program. 

Licensure: 

1.Valid  California  Respiratory  CarePractitioner(RCP)LicensebytheRespiratoryCareBoardoftheState 

ofCalifornia 

Certification: 

1.ValidBasicLifeSupport(BLS)FromAmericanHeart Association(AHA) 

2.ValidAdvancedCardiacLifeSupport(ACLS)fromAmericanHeartAssociation(AHA)within12monthsofimplementationofRespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder 

3.ValidPediatricAdvanced  LifeSupport(PALS) 

FromAmericanHeartAssociation  (AHA)within12monthsofimplementationof 

RespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder(notrequiredforthose 

whoworkexclusivelyinPulmonaryRehaborPFT's) 

4.ValidNeonatal ResuscitationProgram(NRP)fromAHA/AAPwithin60daysofhireor12monthsofimplementationofRespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder(notrequiredforthosewhoworkexclusivelyinPulmonaryRehaborPFT's) 

5.Activelycredentialedasa,"RegisteredRespiratoryTherapist"  fromtheNationalBoardof 

RespiratoryCareor5yearsrecentexperienceasa RespiratoryCarepractitioneratWHHS 

WorkExperienceforRespiratoryCareDept: 

1.MeetsallRCPIrequirements 

2.Completed1000hoursofacutecare experience 

3.NICUIIor assistswithTherapeuticBronchoscopy 

4.ICU/IMC 

5.ED/Trauma 

6.Med/SurgUnits

7.Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho  units

8.Pediatrics

9.AdvancedCare,includingbutnotlimitedto:intubationassist,artificialairwaymanagement,ventilatormanagement,criticalcaretransports

10.ProficientinRespiratoryTherapydrivenprotocolsand

strategies,includingbutnotlimitedto:Flolantherapy,ICUVentilatormanagementandWeaningprotocols,Bronchodilatorprotocol,PediatricAsthmaprotocol,Lung ProtectionStrategies(ARDSnet)

11.MentorandorientatenewRespiratoryCare

Practitioners

12.Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned, including  EKG

WorkExperienceforPulmonaryRehab/PFTDept:

1.  MeetsallRCPIrequirements

2. Completed1000hoursineitherPulmonaryRehabprogramorPulmonaryFunctionTestingat WHHS

TechnicalKnowledge:

1.Understandpatient'sconditionandchangesincondition,byclassifyingthepatientaccordingtostabilitylevels.

2.Knowledgeofnormalandabnormalphysiologyrelated totherespiratory system.

3.Understanding  of  theindications,appropriateness,contraindications,  andsideeffectsofvariousmedications  andtreatmenttechniques

4.Excellentcommunicationskills,both verbalandwritten

5.Abilitytoorganizework,setprioritiesandperformdetailedwork

PREFERRED/DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION:

1.       BachelorDegreeinRespiratoryorrelatedhealthsciences/Healthcare

WORKEXPERIENCE:

1.       OnetotwoyearsofexperienceinanacutecaresettingorPulmonaryRehabProgram

TECHNICALKNOWLEDGEREQUIREMENTS: 

RespiratoryCareDept 

1.Administersroutinerespiratorytherapyproceduresto patientsofallagesinthefollowing  units,includingbutnotlimitedtoGeneralFloors (Medical/Surgical/Tele/Ortho/Oncology/Neuro),Pediatrics,EmergencyRoom/Trauma,IntensiveCareUnit(ICU)andIntermediateCareUnit(IMC),asprescribedbya physician,andundertheDirectororShiftLeader

2.Displayscompetency,knowledgeandproficiencywith

ventilatorpatients,ABG's,Bipapandbedsidespirometry

3. Assistspatientswitheducationandhealthpromotion

4.Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned,includingEKG

PulmonaQ!Rehab/PFT  De12t 

1.AdministerscareforallphasesofthePulmonaryRehabprogramtoincludebutnotlimitedto:validationof patientacceptance,obtainingordersforentry,obtainingpre-authorizations,submitscharges,completesregistrationforms

2.CreatesIndividualTreatmentPlans(ITP's),conductsexerciseprograms,educationsessions

3.   SupportsandassistswithWHHS'sBetterBreather's SupportGroup

4.Developshomedischargeplans,andcreates dischargesummarieswhilemaintainingalloftheAmericanAssociationofCardiovascularandPulmonaryRehabilitation(AACVPR)standardsor 

5.DisplayscompetencyinperformingPulmonaryFunctionTesting(PFT)toincludebutnot limitedto:dailycalibrations,qualitycontrols,verificationofinsurance/obtainingpre-authorizations

6.   Document follow-upsurveys/outcomeswithPulmonaryRehabgraduatesevery6months

7.Reconcilechargesandsubmitsweekly/monthly RevenueandUsagereport

8.Inadditiontoperformingtheessentialfunctions

listed,  mayalso  beassigned  otherdutiesasrequired

SKILLSICOMPUTER  KNOWLEDGE: 

1.FunctionalKnowledgeofEPICelectronicmedicalchart documentationsystempreferred

EssentialJobResponsibilities 

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prioritiestoaddressissuesneedingresolution. 

1.AssessesServiceLine needsonanongoingbasisrelatedto supplies,equipmentandphysician/staffeducation.Participatesinevaluationofnewsuppliesandequipment,solicitinginputfrommedicalandnursingstaff,andmakesrecommendationsbasedonthevalueanalysisprocess. 

2.Demonstratesexpertiseandcurrentknowledgeofsurgicalprocedures,instrumentationandequipmentinvolvedinclinicalservices. 

3.Demonstratesleadershipcapabilitiesandabilitytocoordinateactivitiestoensureappropriateandefficientuseofresources(staff,supplies,equipment) 

4.Demonstrateseffectivecommunicationskills. 

5.Demonstrateseffectiveleadershipskillsincludingorganization, 

(continued)coordination,anddelegation. 

6.RemainscurrentinknowledgeofnewtechnologiesintroducedintotheRespiratoryorPulmonaryRehabdepartments 

7.Demonstratesanawareness       of    self-responsibility       andaccountabilityforimprovingownlevelofpractice. 

Planning&1.Utilizesavailableresourcestoproblem solve effectively.Coordinating2.Functions  as  a  clinical  resource  to  staff  and  physicians  forKeyComponents:  delegates,respiratoryrelatedtechniquesandaccompanyingtechnology.decision  making,problem3.Functionstoestablish  priorities  of  unitoperations  basedon 

solving,managementof 

resourcesessentialpatientneedsandavailability  ofresourcessuchas 

personnel,equipmentandsupplies. 

4.Coordinatesneedsforspecializedsuppliesand/orequipmentwithMaterialsmanagement. 

5.Evaluatessupplies,instruments,equipmentandnewtechnology 

Professionalism1. Collaborates  with  Director  ofRespiratory  CareServicesandKeyComponents:Coordinatoronclinicalaspectsofpatientcare,educationdependability,  interpersonalpresentationsandperformanceimprovementprojects. 

skills,teamwork,patientfirst2.CollaborateswiththeDirectorintheassessmentofsystemsin 

ethic,customerservice, 

communication  skills,theworksettingtoidentifyopportunitiesforimprovementand 

punctuality/attendance,change. 

receptivenesstocriticism,3.Ensuresdirectandindirectserviceprovidesforsafety,comfort, 

judgment,  confidentialityhygiene,protection,diseaseprevention,andrestorative 

measuresforthepatientpopulationsserved. 

4.Communicates  andcoordinates  activities  requiredtoresolveissues relatedtosupplies/equipment 

5.Assuresstaffhasappropriateskillandknowledgetoperformprocedures,utilizessupplies,andequipmentcorrectly. 

6.Evaluatestheeffectivenessoftheteachingprovidedtostaff 

7.Actsasthepatientadvocatebyensuringthatsafepracticesare adheredtointhecourseofcaring forthepatient. 

8.Demonstratesawarenessandsensitivitytopatients'rightsandthepatientfirstethic. 

9.Assures  strictconfidentiality  guidelinesareadheredtobyall staffmembers,bothintraandinterdepartmentally. 

10.Demonstratesprofessionalresponsibilitybydeveloping, maintainingandfollowingHospital,Divisional,andunit-based 

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policiesandprocedures,andMemorandumsof Understanding. 

11.Demonstratesintegrityandfostersteamworkamongcolleaguesandstaff. 

12.Participates  inmultidisciplinary  and  unit  based  performanceimprovementactivities. 

13.Provides qualitycustomerservice,andactsas a rolemodel 

1.Seekstoimproveoperations,keepstaffinformed,andreducethecostprofileofservicelines. 

1.Demonstratesawarenessofself-learningneedsandseekswaystomeettheseinordertomaintaincurrentcompetencyandrespondtonewmanagementdemands. 

2.Seekstoimproveperformancebyparticipatinginselfdevelopmentactivities,in-service,andcontinuingeducationthatisappropriatetotheareaofclinicalpractice. 

1.DemonstratesawarenessofandcompliancewithPatientSafety,regulatorystandardsandstatutes.(i.e.,JointCommission,Title22,Title17,OSHA,EMTALA,HIPAA,andotherservicespecific regulations.) 

2.Demonstratesawarenessoflegalissuesinallaspectsofpatientcare,promotingsafepracticeinordertoreducerisk. 

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