Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports LRMC Core Values

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Treat all our colleagues as valuable members of our health care team and treat one another with respect and dignity
• Demonstrates a commitment to working collaboratively with one another

Reflects Positive Customer Service Skills

• Treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
• Maintains a courteous, cooperative, respectful and enthusiastic attitude
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times
• Wears identification while on duty

Strives to Improve and Deliver High Quality Patient Care

• Strive to foster excellence and highest standards of work performance
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
• Attends inservices, department meetings
• Completes annual educational requirements
• Maintains regulatory requirements

Recognizes Individual Needs and Concerns for Our Patients and Their Families

• Updates patients, families as appropriate during wait period
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Respects the values, cultures, beliefs, and traditions of others
• Follows HIPAA regulations; Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Maintains patient privacy during all aspects of care or service

Understands and Exhibits Fiscal Responsibility

• Act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business
• Reports to work on time as scheduled and ready and able to work
• Use computerized punch time system correctly
• Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness, uses time productively
• Property, equipment and material resources are prudently utilized
• Accepts accountability for departmental productivity goals

Safety

• Strives to achieve the highest levels of safe clinical practice
• Reports all accidents and incidents appropriately
• Uses protective safety devices and equipment as appropriate

Other Duties as Assigned

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served

□ Neonate (<30 days)

□ Infant (<1 year)

□ Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)

□ Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)

□ Adolescent (13 and <17 years)

□ Young Adult (17 to <30 years)

□ Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)

□ Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

□ Demographic

□ Clinical

□ Insurance

□ Financial

□ Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%

□ Bending/Stooping - constantly

□ Climbing - rarely

□ Keyboard Data Entry - frequently

□ Kneeling - frequently

□ Lifting/Moving Patients - frequently

□ Reaching - frequently

□ Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - frequently

□ Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - frequently

□ Running - rarely

□ Sitting - occasionally

□ Squatting - occasionally

□ Standing - frequently

□ Walking - frequently

□ Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. - frequently

□ Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. - frequently

□ Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. - occasionally

□ Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. - frequently

□ Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. - rarely

□ Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. - rarely

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%

□ Audible Speech - □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

□ Hearing Acuity - □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly

□ Smelling Acuity - X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

□ Taste Discrimination - rarely

□ Vision: Depth Perception - frequently

□ Vision: Distinguish Color - frequently

□ Vision: Seeing Far - occasionally □ Vision: Seeing Near - constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%

□ Biohazardous waste/ hazards - occasionally

□ Blood and/or bodily fluids - frequently

□ Communicable diseases/pathogens - occasionallyy

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%

□ Asbestos or lead - rarely

□ Cytotoxic Chemicals - rarely

□ Dust - rarely

□ Hazardous Chemicals - occasionally

□ Gases/Vapors/Fumes - occasionally

□ Hazardous Medication - occasionally

□ Latex - frequently

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Incumbent must attend ethics and code of conduct training provided by LRMC Education Department within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Incumbent must have HIPAA training provided by LRMC Education Department within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Will participate in committees/teams/work groups as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

□ Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

□ Basic Life Support (BLS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire

□ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Preferred

□ Certified Respiratory Therapist required to be obtained within 30 days of hire

□ Registered Respiratory Therapist Preferred

Required Licenses:

Respiratory Therapist

WV Board of Respiratory Therapy