Respiratory Therapist

Responsible for providing efficient, quality-oriented patient care within the scope of the department's policy/procedure manual. Performs support activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, inventory, and sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. Position Summary Responsible for providing efficient, quality-oriented patient care within the scope of the department's policy/procedure manual. Performs support activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, inventory, and sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. Position Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises the following positions: None Position Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: GraduateofaRespiratoryTherapyprogramrequired. Current,valid,andactivelicensetopracticeasa RegisteredRespiratoryTherapistorCertifiedRespiratory Therapist in the state of employment required. CurrentBLScertificationfromaCORALVITA-approvedvendorrequired. ACLScertificationfromaCORALVITA-approvedvendorrequiredwithinsix(6)monthsofhire. ADDITIONALQUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: One(1)yearcriticalcareand/orartificialairwayandventilatorcareexperiencepreferred. Ability to project a professional image. Knowledgeofregulatorystandardsandcompliancerequirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills. Abilitytomakeindependentdecisionswhencircumstanceswarrant. Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. Freedomfromillegaluseofandeffectsofuseofdrugsandalcoholintheworkplace. Certificates,Licensures, Registrations Current,valid,andactivelicensetopracticeasaRegisteredRespiratoryTherapistorCertifiedRespiratory Therapist in the state of employment required. Documented proof of obtained degrees for regulatory compliance purposes. Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor required. ACLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor required within six (6) months of hire. Attendance Regularandpunctualattendance. Language Skills English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co-orkers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product. MathematicalSkills Abilitytoadd,subtract,multiply,anddivideinallunitsofmeasure,using wholenumbers,common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position. Reasoning Ability Abilitytoapplycommonsenseunderstandingtocarryoutinstructionfurnishedinwritten,oraland/or diagram form.Ability to define and solve problems and collect data. EssentialFunctionsand Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the respiratory process. Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations. Approximate %of Time Complete initial assessments; deliver respiratory care in accordance with the goals and objectives of the plan of care and physician orders. Actively participates in the interdisciplinaryteam process and provides accurate reports of patient status according to establishedpoliciesandprocedures.Deliverscarewithconsiderationofdevelopmentallife stage of patient. 70% Consistently completes timely, concise and accurate documentation of assessments, progressnotes,dischargesummaries,anddailyinterventionnotesforeachtreatmentor service provided. Shares all information with team, attending team meetings, rounds, or patient conferences as directed. 10% Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment at bedside and storage areas to ensure resources are available. Completes equipment calibration and quality control procedures asestablished,participatesinequipmentmaintenance,dis-infection,andsterilizationofall respiratory equipment. 5% Providepatient,familyandstaffeducationas appropriate. 5% Participates in equipment maintenance, dis-infection, and sterilization of all respiratory equipment.Completesequipmentcalibrationandqualitycontrolproceduresasdirected. Properlyselectssiteanddemonstratesappropriate puncturetechniqueforblood gases. Knowledgeable of quality control lab testing, quality control parameters and documentation. Properly performs specimen testing for each i-STAT cartridge. Properly operatesandmaintainsthe i-STAT analyzer.Followsproperprotocolforreportingpanic values of i-STAT lab results. Ensures the i-STAT reports have complete clinical, and patient information. 5% Ensurestheimplementation,compliance,andmonitoringoftheInfectionControl Program following all policies, procedures and safety regulations. 3% Remainscurrentwithliteratureandeducationrelatedtodepartmentsforwhichresponsible and maintains an updated methodology, tools, manuals and criteria as necessary and appropriate. 2% Additional Responsibilities Maintainexcellentworkingrelationshipswithco-workers,healthcareprofessionalsandotherhealth related facilities and organizations as appropriate. PromoteOrganizationphilosophy,missionandobjectiveswithinandto patientsandcustomersoutside the hospital. Demonstratesabilitytoprioritizetasks/responsibilitiesandcompletedutieswithinallottedtime.Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. Demonstratesandunderstandstheimportanceofandrespectforthe rights,dignity,andindividuality of each patient in all interactions. Demonstrateshonestyandintegrityatalltimesinthecareanduseofpatientandhospitalproperty. Demonstratesrespectforco-workersandrespondstoneedsofpatientsbycomplyingwithhospital policies. Demonstratessatisfactorylevelofinterpersonalskillstointeractanddealtactfullywithfacilitystaff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies. Abilitytocarryoutessentialfunctionsofthispositionwithorwithoutreasonableaccommodation. Accesscontinuingeducationopportunitiesappropriatetoresponsibilities. Appropriatelyaccessestheresourcesofthecompany’scorporateofficesforconsultationandsupport. Routinely shares professional knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel. Attendandparticipateinfacilitymeetings. Knowledgeofemergencyanddisasterproceduresofthefacility. Participateinhospitalwidesafetyprogramidentifyingriskstopatientsafetyandreducinghealthcare errors. Participatesinrelevantin-servicetrainingsessions. Performotherdutiesasassigned. Patient Rights Promotes and protects patients’ rights; treats patients with dignity andrespect; reportssuspectedabuseor neglect. Leadership Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas forchange; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance. Performance Improvement Applies performance improvement methods and techniques; assists indata collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and participate in new employee orientation. Environment of Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures;participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment. Infection Control Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstratesunderstanding of isolation precautions; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; complies with OSHA standardsintheworkplace;anddemonstratesunderstandingofcross-contamination. Complies with applicable health screenings. Information Management Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality ofpatient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues timely. InterpersonalSkills Demonstratesactivelisteningtechniques;gainssupportthrougheffectiverelationships;treatsothers with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms. ContinuingEducation Attendsin-serviceandeducationprograms;attendsandcompletescontinuingeducationrequiredfor maintenance of applicable license and/or certification. PhysicalDemandsandWork Environment The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr