Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary

Performs respiratory therapy procedures on patients with a variety of needs and physical abnormalities.

Visual and Hearing Requirements

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• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
  
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
  

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output, and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

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• Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients.
  
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide respiratory care to the adult/geriatric population.
  
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to neo-natal/pediatric patients.
  
• Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information by inspection, auscultation, and patient review. Review's patient's medical record, history, blood gas values, and other laboratory data.
  
• Reviews x-ray and radiology reports.
  
• Discusses patient care with physicians and makes recommendations as indicated.
  
• Explains and monitors patients response to therapy.
  
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures as appropriate to patient's condition in a timely manner and in accordance with conventional practices and procedures.
  
• Completes documentation for respiratory procedures.
  
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the health care team.
  
• Checks and inspects equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Troubleshoots blood gas instrumentation and runs quality control as indicated. Adjusts equipment as necessary or reports malfunctioning equipment as appropriate.
  
• Participates in the clinical instruction of allied health students. xqrzhdi
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Education

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• Required
  
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  • Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program
    
  
  
  

Experience:

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• N/A
  

Certification/Licensure:

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• Required
  
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  • Texas R.C.P. License
    
  • REG Respiratory Therapist License
    
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification