What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESPIRATORY TECHNICIAN position at Arbuckle Memorial Hospital?

Arbuckle Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Boasting a new hospital in 2011, AMH has a 24-hour emergency room, which is staffed by ER physicians and designated as a Level IV Trauma Center. The hospital serves over 12,000 patients annually. AMH treats over 7,000 emergencies each year including heart attack and stroke patients. The hospital has four admitting physicians including three employed physicians and a contractor. Additionally, AMH operates a full-service clinic on campus, which as 15 exam rooms, two physicians, and three nurse practitioners. Clinic hours are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Thursday and 7am to 5pm on Friday. The hospital is supported by a one cent county sales tax.

Summary : Assist in all duties of the Respiratory Department by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)

1. Cleans and disinfects equipment used in administration of respiratory therapy.

2. Examine equipment to detect worn parts, loose connections or other indications of disrepair and notifies supervisor of need for maintenance.

3. Set up and have knowledgeable use of all pieces of equipment located and used within the department.

4. Stocks oxygen tanks as well as other equipment and supplies to specified hospital locations.

5. Administers aerosol therapy as described by Physician.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving-identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

2. Technical Skills-assesses own strengths and weakness; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

3. Customer Service-responds promptly to customer needs; responds to request for service and assistance; meets commitments; is available immediately for ALL emergencies.

4. Interpersonal Skills-MAINTAINS CONFIDENTIALITY.

5. Team Work-Balances team and individual responsibility; exhibits objectively and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interest; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

6. Ethics-treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

7. Organizational Support-follows policies and procedures; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative actions and respects diversity.

8. Judgement-Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sounds and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

9. Professionalism-approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

10. Quality-demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; uses time management skills.

11. Quantity-completes all work in a timely manner.

12. Safety and Security-observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

13. Attendance/Punctuality-IS CONSISTENTLY AT WORK AND ON TIME.

14. Dependability-follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and memos.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense; understanding to carry out detailed but unindicted written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Ability to use hospital software for patients tracking; documentation; ability to use computers for administering medications.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

1. Must hold a license with Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

2. Must attend 12 hours every two years of continuing education classes.

3. Must have taken course approved by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), or grandfathered in the Respiratory Board.

4. Must hold and keep current CPR license.

5. Recommended ACLS license.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk to hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee could encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment