What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Technician position at Cherry County Hospital?
Description
Job title
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Reports to
Hospital Administrator or Supervisor
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapy Technician is responsible for the administration, supervision, and patient care of the Respiratory Therapy Department in keeping with the overall goals and philosophy and professional standards of care for the Cherry County Hospital and Clinic.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs respiratory therapy treatments and tests as prescribed by the physician
- Completes all financial and patient records as required
- Maintains equipment in proper working order
- Maintains policies and procedures for the department consistent with standard of care for the profession
- Maintains proper inventory of respiratory supplies
- Maintains accurate patient records
- Participates on hospital committees as requested
- Attends workshops and educational programs as appropriate
- Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
- Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
- Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledgeable and able to skillfully deliver respiratory therapy care
- Good communication skills
- Desire to work closely with the sick and injured
- Interest in working as part of a team in patient care and work activities of the hospital
- Stable personality, able to work under pressure, ability to work closely with all types of health care professionals and the public
- Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Requires working regular hours, weekends, and call back hours
- Requires ability to move and transfer patients
- Must have the ability to move about the hospital
Direct reports
Hospital Administrator or Supervisor
Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements
- Has completed a respiratory therapy education program which is accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education in collaboration with the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association
- Licensed by the State of Nebraska
