What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Practitioner position at ECU Health Integration?
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of the office or clinic, and the overall supervision of the Manager of the specific office/clinic with assistance as needed by the Director of Respiratory Care services. The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) provides safe, expedient, cost-effective Respiratory Care services. As a member of a team of health care professionals, an RCP evaluates, treats, and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners behave in a manner consistent with the standards and ethics of all health care professionals and the AARC. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, RCP's MAY BE EXPECTED TO PERFORM VARIOUS PATIENT TESTING (SUCH AS PFT'S, EKG'S, AND OTHER TESTING WITH COMPETENCY) they are involved in clinical decision-making (such as patient assessment, treatment selection and reassessment of treatment efficacy), goal directed respiratory care planning and patient education. RCP's are required to document in the patient medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, legible and legal information about the care they provide to each patient. Each RCP is responsible for billing the patient correctly for the services provided.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patient. Assess the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care by acquiring and evaluating clinical data and assessing the cardiopulmonary and overall status of the patient based on the age of the patient.
Initiates respiratory care testing/ procedures upon MD order for Respiratory Services.
Initiates respiratory care, evaluating and monitoring patients' responses to such care, Alerts the MD and Manager if any adverse clinical signs are found. Provides and records all patient and family education in patient medical record. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Participates in life-support activities as required. May assist in evaluating and recommending changes to Non-Invasive and Invasive mechanical ventilation setting. Obtains orders for any suggested changed from the MD.
Uses universal precautions appropriately and performs proper handwashing between each patient. Learns and uses Patient Safety Behaviors to provide safe patient care.
Effectively communicates with other offices/clinics, hospitals patients, families, coworkers and students in person or on the phone or computer. This may include medication review and assist with office duties as needed.
Demonstrates safe operation of all equipment in compliance with department and manufacturer recommendations/ policy, safety, disinfection, infection control and quality control standards. Demonstrates effective computer skills for electronic charting, billing, and respiratory order processing,
Minimum Requirements
Associate degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care.
American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification current
Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 2 years post Grad experience.
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist within 6 months of hire.
If working with patients less than 16Y/O must have PALS, and for infants must have NRP within 3 months of hire.
Maintain CEU requirements for NC RCP Board each year at renewal.
Maintain CEU requirements for the National Board of Respiratory Care RRT and RPFT as required every 5 years.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
