REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

divh2Registered Respiratory Therapist/h2pProvide respiratory therapy and PFT to patients as ordered by physicians according to established standards and practices. Also instruction of subordinate staff members and assist in continuing education programs./pulliWorks closely with the Health Care Team./liliInstruct, train/orient subordinate staff members./liliProvide respiratory therapy to patients as prescribed according to established standards and practices./liliReceives verbal and telephone orders pertaining to the respiratory care of the patient./liliDeliver and set up equipment and monitor patients on continuous ventilation. Do nasotracheal and tracheal suctioning./liliMake patient rounds regularly. Observe patient, check equipment, change and make adjustments as necessary./liliSet-up home oxygen per physicians orders./liliConduct pulmonary function tests for patients as ordered by physician./liliMaintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control./liliDevelop and maintain department and patient records and reports. Collect statistical data as required./liliAttends the monthly staff meetings and offers into the overall plan of cardiopulmonary service./liliMust obtain 20 CEUs every two years to maintain license./liliDemonstrates positive guest relation skills and professional behavior in dealing with all hospital contacts. Demonstrates commitment to professionalism. Maintains an open mind in dealing with any situation./liliAgrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Officer./liliThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties/liliand responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks, duties, and/or responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description./li/ulpReports to: Cardiopulmonary Manager/ppGraduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy. Hold a current Pennsylvania State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Certified in basic CPR course C. Registration as required. Sufficient previous experience in respiratory therapy./ppSubject to hazards of flammable gasses. Lifting, pushing, pulling equipment and frequent prolonged standing and walking. Rotates weekends. May be scheduled to rotate shifts, as staffing allocation needs arise./ppEqual 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./p/div