Respiratory Therapist - Community Memorial Hospital - EEG Lab - Days

Respiratory Therapist

To provide safe and effective respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. To serve as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.

Essential Job Statements

• Initiates, Monitors & Maintains Mechanical Ventilation
• Performs respiratory care modalities
• Complies with Laws, Regulations, Policies & Procedures
• Documentation
• Diagnostic Modalities
• Resource Accountability
• QI Activities & Continuing Education
• Labor & Delivery Assistance (if assigned)
• External Critical Care Transports (if assigned)
• Shift Team Leader or Resource Therapist
• Miscellaneous Responsibilities

Patient Population

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)

Combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program

Licensure/Certification Required:

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required.

Current registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/(*CRT) required.

OR

A current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) eligible to sit for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam. Must pass the NBRC Registry Exam within 6 months of hire date

Current CPR certification as required by practice setting.

*Hires before 1/1/2015 with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification will be grandfathered into this role.

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Current ACLS/PALS

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience

New graduate or prior work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT/ (*CRT).

*On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT. Those hired prior to 1/1/2015 with CRT will be grandfathered into this role.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Must have basic computer skills. A working knowledge of all common critical care equipment is required.

Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner. Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor's absence, if applicable.

Depending on work assignment may be required to rotate shifts and work on weekends and holidays.

Cultural Responsiveness:

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting

Working Conditions:

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

May have periods of constant interruptions.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending

Working Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision

Hazards: Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure

Mental/Sensory Emotional

Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Days

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