What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at ScionHealth?
Description
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: Director of Cardiopulmonary Services
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: T30
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 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
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
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
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: Director of Cardiopulmonary Services
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: T30
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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Strives to achieve the highest levels of safe clinical practice
- Reports all accidents and incidents appropriately
- Uses protective safety devices and equipment as appropriate
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
