What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (PRN) position at Western Missouri Medical Center?
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for providing Respiratory Therapy care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures. The RT will treat patients for respiratory disorders and perform diagnostic studies according to the physicians' orders and document appropriately. Maintains clerical organization in the RT department. May assist in the guidance and training of RT students and new personnel per the Acute Care Service Line Director direction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure that JCAHO, CAP, Regulatory Compliance, and other regulatory standards are met.
- Competently administer all accepted modes of respiratory care and electrodiagnostics, providing the RCP has been approved for that particular procedure.
- Competently performs arteriotomies, run blood gases and CO-oximeter when properly approved.
- Attend and participate in in-service education programs and any stated or called department meetings.
- Represent Western Missouri Medical Center positively in all interactions inside/outside of the medical center.
- Work cooperatively with all members of the medical center personnel in the identification and solution to problems.
- Function as an effective liaison between medical staff, medical center staff, patients and their families.
- Endeavor to develop smooth working intra- and interdepartmental relationships.
- Endeavor to cultivate and maintain a good working relationship with the physicians by showing interest in their patients and exhibiting the availability and capabilities of the CPS department.
- Maintain adequate CEUs for Missouri RCP license.
- Set-up and maintain medical gases as needed.
- Perform departmental filing as needed.
- Document in the Cerner system pertinent information regarding the care of patients.
- Clean and store all equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Document pertinent information regarding the care of patients in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- RCP staff therapist---Must be ‘Registered’ or ‘Registry Eligible’ by the NBRC, certified in neonatal resuscitation, and licensed by the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Current BLS required.
- Current ACLS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Current NRP certification or certification obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
