Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job SummaryPerforms respiratory therapy procedures on patients with a variety of needs and physical abnormalities.Supervises the Following PositionsPositions: N/APhysical Requirements- The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.- The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)- Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.- Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.- May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.- May have to handle emergency situations.- May be subject to irregular hours.- May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.- May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.- Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.- Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously): - Sitting- Occasionally- Walking- Frequently- Standing- Frequently- Bending- Occasionally- Squatting- Occasionally- Climbing-Occasionally- Kneeling-Occasionally- Twisting-OccasionallyVisual and Hearing Requirements- Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.- Must be able to hear clearly with assistanceWorking ConditionsPrimarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.Performance: Essential FunctionsDecision 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- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned