Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for collaborating with Physicians and Nurses in planning and implementing the patient plan of care and delivery of cardiopulmonary services; operating, monitoring and maintaining complex ventilator support systems/devices; patient assessments; diagnostic procedures; and oxygen therapy. As a rural Critical Access Hospital, this position will assist in individualizing respiratory care for a large scope of patients from Neonates to Geriatric.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS

Promotes a Positive Working Environment

• Conducts oneself in line with organization s mission, values and standards of behavior.
• Accepts change and challenges with a positive attitude.
• Consistently adheres to organizational policy.
  
  

Communicates Effectively

• Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.
• Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
• Responds to communications in a timely manner.
  
  

Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively

• Follows procedures.
• Acts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Duties & Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

Develops the Respiratory Care Plan by working with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team.

Individualizes Respiratory interventions to achieve desired outcomes based on orders, protocols, standards, and medical diagnosis. Seeks Physician consultation when unable to achieve the desired results from prescribed treatments/modalities.

Implements and coordinates the prescribed Respiratory Care Plan.

Administers prescribed Respiratory medications and therapeutics in a manner consistent with knowledge of purpose, side effects, contraindications, and established guidelines.

Accurately uses and applies Respiratory equipment and supplies.

Manages clinical emergencies effectively by obtaining an effective airway and instituting CPR as required.

Uses age related concepts, body size, and preexisting conditions in implementing Respiratory care and therapeutics as demonstrated by adjusting medications, responding to ABG results, and equipment selection.

Performs ongoing evaluation of patient s Respiratory condition and responses to the Respiratory Plan of Care.

Patient Documentation

Documents desired outcomes/interventions for each respiratory problem listed on the Plan of Care.

Documents prescribed Respiratory medications/therapeutics and patient responses.

Assures all Respiratory modality/therapy orders are documented, accurate, and complete in the EMR.

Patient Education

Utilizes all practical opportunities to educate the patient and their families.

Involves patient s families and significant others as an essential piece of patient centered care.

Assesses patient s understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.

Qualifications

Required

Graduate of a two-year or four-year AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.

WA DOH Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

American Heart Association BLS certification at the time of application and maintained while employed.

ACLS, PALS and NRP within 60 days of hire and maintained while employed.

Preferred

Minimum of two years of experience in hospital setting.

Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily worked in a clinical environment. The position will require the ability to lift, and carry, up to 50 pounds and push or pull over 50 pounds. The position will require bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting and standing frequently. Occasionally the position requires climbing, kneeling and crawling. The position requires continuous finger dexterity and fine manipulation. All basic life functions such as hearing, seeing, speaking, standing and walking are required.

The employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirement list for all Contract Staff -

INFORMATION FOR CHARTING ACCESS

Full Name

Last 4 of SS#

DOB

Full Email

Phone Number

Vaccine Required Documentation Alternative Documentation

COVID Vaccination Card Approved Accommodation

MMR 2 does of MMR Positive Titer

TDAP 1 does on or after age 19 N/A

Hepatitis B 3 doses of vaccine Positive Titer

Varicella 2 does of vaccine Positive Titer or Documented history of disease by Dr.

Tuberculosis CURRENT Quantiferon Gold Negative Quantiferon Gold (Blood Test) Current

Influenza Current Year vaccination or Declination N/A

Drug Screening Current N/A

Licenses and Certification

RN

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

TNCC

ENA

STABLE

Awhonn

Driver License

Back Ground Check

DOJ

OIG

WATCH Report

Checkr Report

Copy of Degree / Education

Position Urgency

Normal

Shifts

Day Shifts with at least every other weekend

State License Details

Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years Of Experience

2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours

No Guarantee

Specialty Type

Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialty

Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function Tech (PFT), Polysomnographer, Perfusionist, HBO (hyperbaric oxygen) Tech, Exercise Physiologist (Stress Testing), EMU Technologist, Electrophysiology (EP), EKG Technologist, EEG Technologist, Cardiologist, Cardiac Device Specialist

General Certifications

ACLSBLS/BCLSPALSNRP

Bilingual

No

EMR Used

EPIC

Vacation Coverage Required

Yes