Respiratory Therapist (PRN Nights)

JOB SUMMARY

Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians
to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and
teaches patients to use medications.

Reports to: Manager of Cardiopulmonary

FLSA: Non-exempt 

Grade: T29 

EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative
Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
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.
Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
Monitors ventilator patients and communicates patient condition to nurses and physicians as appropriate.
Performs EKGs and EEGs and reports abnormal findings to nurses and physicians. 

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served
Does not treat or care for patients.
x Neonate (<30 days)
x Infant (<1 year)
x Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)
x Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)
x Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
x Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
x Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
xOlder Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
x Demographic
x Clinical
x Insurance
x Financial
x 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 □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Kneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Reaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Running X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Sitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
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 X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, occasionally,x frequently, □ constantly
Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly

Hazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Qualifications:

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:
x Basic Life Support (BLS) □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) x Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
(NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) xOther_Registered by the NBRC

Licenses:

Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Texas