Respiratory Care Practitioner - Part Time, Night Shift

The following information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

General Position Summary:

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in hospital nursing units, emergency rooms, and intensive care units, under the direction of physicians.

Responsible for completing the minimum qualification as depicted in the Skills Delineation List for the following areas: stress test, pulmonary function, Holter monitor, provides in-service education, update and develops policy and procedures for at least one departmental function, as needed. Maintains CEUs in diagnostics, critical care/ventilator, and general cardiopulmonary.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

The RCP2 must meet the requirements of the RCP1. The RCP2 acts as a role model, resource and coach to the cardiopulmonary staff, physicians and ancillary departments. This position is expected to integrate the respiratory care of the patient with other care providers to achieve desired results. Orients and mentors new staff members.   

A minimum of an additional 10 CEUs annually approved by the AARC above what is required to maintain Licensure. The topic of CEUs must pertain to scope of practice within Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center.

The RCP2 Must be able to perform all diagnostic modalities routinely and without assistance in the following:

·         Stress testing

·         Holter monitor set up and scanning.

·         Pulmonary function testing or polysomnography (preferred)

·         Arterial line insertion.

·         Ability to assume responsibility for departmental shift activities (Charge)

·         Knowledge and utilization of all aspects of Summit Healthcare EMR and Blood Gas LIS

·         Perform blood gas analyzer maintenance, proficiency testing and quality control.

·         Order equipment –(keep department stocked)

Secondary Functions:

·         Participates in departmental and hospitalwide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, hospitalwide forums, and seminars.

·         Reviews department and hospitalwide policies and procedures annually.

·         All other duties as assigned.

Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:

• Attends annual review and departmental inservices, as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.

Job Scope:

This job involves:

·         Recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm.

·         A high level of complexity.

·         Typical operation from established and well-known procedures.

·         Performance of duties with independently-minimal supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility:

·         None.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Contacts:

·         Are normally made with others within the hospital.

·         Are with own department, staff, and supervisor as well as other departments or locations.

·         Contain some discussion about confidential/sensitive matters.

·         Include face-to-face and telephone contact, with little e-mail.

·         Include contact with staff, patients, and physicians.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

This position requires the ability to perform clinical and diagnostic procedures and treatments within the scope of service of the Cardiopulmonary department. This position also requires operational knowledge of office equipment in the Cardiopulmonary department as well as department specific equipment, including: EKG machine, scanner, fax, printer, phone systems, computer, and commonly used hospital computer programs (including Hospital Information Systems, MS Office, e-mail, and internet). Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must also be service oriented and have excellent customer service skills, computer skills, problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, organizational skills, multitasking skills, professional interpersonal skills, time management skills, the ability to prioritize work, and telephone etiquette.

Education and/or Experience:

·         High school diploma or equivalent (required).

·    At least one of an advanced credential required, for example: CET, CPFT/RPFT, ACCS, NPS, SDS, CPSGT/RPSGT This credential needs to be applied and maintained as intended.  Any that is not listed needs prior approval from the director.      OR

·         Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care (BSRC).  

·         AZ State Respiratory Care license (required).

·         Basic computer skills (required).

·         CPR/BLS Certification (required).

·         ACLS Certification within six months of hire date (required).

·         PALS Certification within six months of hire date (required).

·         NRP Certification within six months of hire date (required).

·         5 years recent acute care experience

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to moderate lifting, extensive computer work, and contact with chemicals and infectious fluids.

Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, lifting up to 100 pounds, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.

This is a safety sensitive position

OSHA Exposure Category:

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.