What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist, FT 36hr a week, with on call schedule, every 4th weekend & rotating holidays position at PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER?
SUMMARY
Must have Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) license; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license not required.
Let us take care of you with benefits that include health plans for your whole family, dental/vision ins., Employee pharmacy with LOW Cost pharmaceutical benefits, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans at 90 days, paid vacation, Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Free YMCA membership, Free Movie Pass to Holdrege Theater, Verizon Corporate Discount, and more!
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The Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP) administers cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Compliance with rules and regulations of all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as PMHC policies is a condition of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Incumbent must have the skills, ability and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:
1. Performs cardiopulmonary care to patients of all ages within the hospital. Provides diagnostic testing for Electrocardiograms and Pulmonary Function Testing.
2. Assesses data regarding customer’s procedure based on age and condition.
3. Explains, instructs, teaches customers to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
4. Provides and instructs customers and/or families, or significant others with information appropriate for age and learning abilities, in a professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and accurate manner.
5. Operates and maintains respiratory equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications.
6. Maintains and replenishes departmental supplies.
7. Maintains and keeps clean department.
8. Cleans all respiratory equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications.
9. Transports customers safely to and from room/department.
10. Assists in scheduling and paperwork procedures.
11. Assists in scheduling, faxing, telephone calls, paperwork, procedures, follow- up calls for sleep studies, etc.
12. Reports equipment failures to appropriate person for repair.
13. Assists in data collection for Quality Assurance/Improvement.
14. Delivers oxygen therapy according to physician order and/or policy.
15. Provides aerosol therapy by either all purpose nebulizer, croup tent, ultra sonic nebulizer, in a timely, knowledgeable manner. According to physician order and/or policy.
16. Delivers pulmonary pharmacology agents in a timely, accurate and knowledgeable manner according to physician order and/or policy.
17. Facilitates mucous clearance through chest physiotherapy, PEP therapy, acapella therapy, IPV, in a timely and knowledgeable manner. According to physicians order and/or policy.
18. Assesses pulmonary condition/status in patients of all ages within the hospital.
19. Provides ventilatory support by either mechanical ventilation, Bi-PAP or CPAP.
20. Obtains specimens for various laboratory studies.
21. Provides emergency care for airway management/ resuscitation.
22. Takes, transcribes and carries out physicians orders.
23. Is proficient in computer documentation.
24. Completes charging of respiratory procedures.
25. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
26. Presents a professional, pleasant and positive image.
27. Greets guests promptly and courteously.
28. Assists in orientation of new therapists, paramedics and students.
29. Responsible for personal development and continuing education compliance.
30. Responsible for rotation of department coverage duties.
31. Communicates with medical, nursing and other staff members, patients, and families.
32. Other duties as assigned.
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. Exposure to contagious and/or infectious disease in high. The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must frequently lift/move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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, employees occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The level of risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens is Classification I, as outlined in the Hepatitis B Vaccine Program Policy.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Completion of degree from an approved Respiratory Care program.
COMPETENCIES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
