REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Job Title32 hours per week - rotating shifts - Eligible for $10,000 Sign onJob DescriptionThe Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) provides all modes of respiratory care and diagnostics, on physician order, within the Critical Care, General Care Medical/Surgical units, and specialty departments as required. Acts on a broad knowledge base and experience in working with physicians and other health-care providers. This is accomplished without direct supervision in most cases. The Registered Therapist may act as a resource person for other members of the department. Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence Health's missions, vision and values.1. Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.2. Performance of Technical PracticeProvides highly technical Respiratory Care procedures in any environment following unit specific orientationInitiates and maintains ventilator management for patient on life support except at Westmoreland ManorPerforms arterial puncture and blood gas analysisProvides cardiopulmonary resuscitation for all age groups servedMaintains and monitors the function of all Respiratory Care equipment in useActs as a resource to other health care providers, regarding clinical issues3. Patient CareAssesses patients for required respiratory care services. Reassesses daily or as often as necessaryAdministers inhaled medications, monitors patient reaction to medication, reports response and/or adverse reaction to nurse and physicianProvides patient and family or care giver with education related to disease process or dysfunction, therapy ordered, medication, dosage, methods and equipment use and functionsParticipates in interdisciplinary care-planning process as required by various nursing or patient care units, and in discharge planning process as needed4. Clinical Decision-MakingAssimilates large quantities of data while caring for critically ill patientsModifies and directs respiratory care procedures and diagnostics, based on acquired data and patient clinical findingsAssists with the coordination of patient care relating to cardiopulmonary dysfunction, in co-operation with the physician, nurse, and other health care providers5. Policy and ProcedureUnderstands department policy and procedure to assure compliance with sameAvoids deviation from policy and/or procedure preventing the potential for adverse effect either on an employee, patient or visitorReviews departmental policy and procedure on an annual basis and make recommendations for appropriate changes6. CommunicationProvides clear, concise, organized written and oral communication to management and staffInteracts effectively with physicians, patients, management and co-workersDocuments in a neat, timely and legible fashion as appropriateDocuments in EMR per department guidelinesServes as a liaison and positive role model to other departmentsCommunicates directly with physician regarding patient respiratory status, recommendations for therapy, and diagnostic testingTakes and transcribes verbal and telephone orders from physicians1. Information ProcessingTranscribes and carries out orders correctlyUtilizes all applicable information systems appropriatelyCharges equipment, supplies and services accurately2. Quality Assessment and ImprovementDemonstrates ongoing awareness and participation in quality improvement programResponds with improved performance to results obtained from QA monitorsIdentifies problems and reports to manager when appropriate3. Locates and uses reference manualsMaintains a working knowledge of department and system policy and procedureLocates and uses department and system protocols, procedures, and policy manuals such as infection control, MSDS, OSHA, and on line policy manuals4. Performs specialized procedures, tasks, and functionsPerforms therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy proceduresCompletes blood gas and electrolyte analysisPerforms all required diagnostic pulmonary function testingCompletes pulmonary stress and metabolic testingFunctions as a member of the Rapid Response teamParticipates as an integral member of emergency resuscitation teams serving all age groupsPerforms EKG'sPerforms Intravenous Catheter Insertion and Phlebotomy on PatientsGraduate of JRCRTE approved respiratory care program with minimum of 3-6 months of clinical rotations.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.