Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN

Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct and indirect patient care in all departments of the facility. The RT provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectations with minimal supervision. The RT is able to assess respiratory compromised patients both adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal that may enter the facility and provide appropriate treatment/ advocate for appropriate care. The RT corresponds with other members of the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, effective patient care in different care settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet patient's goals and provide quality care.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests.
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results pertinent to their scope of practice.
• Draw ABG's as ordered and interpret results/ advocate for care based on results.
• Determine respiratory treatment plans in consultation with the medical staff.
• Administer inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan.
• Maintain up to date knowledge on care relating to respiratory treatment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
• Follows Exceptional Healthcare's policies and protocols.
• Respect cultural/ religious practices of patients.
• Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and EMTALA regulations.
• Remains punctual and dependable for assigned shifts.
• Communicate with members of the care team to provide safe care (must wear radio on every shift).

Safety & Infection Control

Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and facility policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials.

Customer Service

Gives care that demonstrates the concierge level service taught at this facility. Goes the extra mile for patients when they are in our care. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Maintains confidentiality of patient related issues in accordance with HIPAA standards. Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect. Utilize effective communication methods and skills. Explain/ educate on all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers. Able to perform care in non-judgmental manners and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• At least 2 years of ER/ ICU experience as an RT.
• At least 2 years of experience with pediatric patients.

Basic Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information to patients/ families/ team members
• Ability to perform med math calculations/ height and weight calculations
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to problem solve with multiple variables in situations.
• Computer Skills
• Basic computer skills/ charting system knowledge.

Certifications/Licensing

• Current unencumbered RT license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

Competencies

Professional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings/ personal life from the real issues at hand in the work place. Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to. Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively, actively listens to others, and give feedback. Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives. Intelligence: Understand information and apply new knowledge. Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm to care for people. Organized: Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished. Computer Savvy : The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively. Customer Service: The ability to enhance patient satisfaction. Job Knowledge/ Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization. Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity. Interpersonal Communication: Writes and speaks effectively based on psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation. Collaboration and partnership: Encourages participation from team members. Manages Changes: Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments. Problem Solving: Resolves issues in a professional and timely manner. Attention to Detail: Follow procedures to ensure entry of information. Organization: Uses time effectively by prioritizing and planning work activities. Judgement: Ability to make independent decisions. Teamwork: Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions. Quality: Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performance. Accountability: Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procedures, and performance expectations. Competent in HIPAA, OSHA, and EMTALA regulations

Physical Demands

Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, pull, push, lift, and able to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a clinical/ clerical nature. The physical demands for this position include: adequate vision, hearing, and repetitive motions. Substantial movements of the wrist, hands, and/ or fingers in a repetitive manner. Use of feet and legs and/ or hands and arms in a repetitive manner. Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Standing, particularly for sustained periods of time. Raising objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Work Environment

Well lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor clinical setting with adequate ventilation. Clean environment to promote safe patient care.

Shift Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• PRN, As Needed
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

*No COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements*