Respiratory Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Peoria, Illinois, United States Carle Health Full time
Job Details

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Department:
Respiratory Care - CPKH

Usual Schedule:
as needed

Regions:

On Call Requirements:
as needed

Job Category:
Allied Health

Work Location:
Pekin Hospital

Employment Type:
PRN - As Needed

Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 36723

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements:
None

Weekend Requirements:
as needed

Education Requirements:
Not Indicated

Shift:
As Needed

Location:
Peoria, IL

Holiday Requirements:
as needed

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:


As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, educating staff and patients in all aspects of respiratory therapy & ECG, respiratory staff orientation and other duties as requested by Manager of Respiratory Care.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
  • Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Required English Skills:
Basic reading skillsBasic writing skillsBasic oral skills

Communication Skills:
Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

Computer Skills:
Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
  • Interprets and executes physician orders
  • Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
  • Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
  • Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages
  • Performs patient education
  • Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
  • Notifies leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
  • Documents all patient care errors
  • Informs nurses or other care givers when appropriate on patient care issues
  • Uses protective equipment appropriately
  • Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
  • Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
  • Always washes hands between patients and procedures
  • Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
  • Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
  • Performs oxygen rounds and oxygen tank rounds as assigned.
  • Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
  • Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen and/or nebulizer
  • Responds to emergency situations and codes immediately
  • Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
  • Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
  • PRIORITIZES PATIENT CARE BASED ON ACUITY AND USES TIME, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES PRODUCTIVELY
  • Answers pages and new orders in a timely manner
  • Responds promptly to urgent needs
  • Utilizes free time constructively
  • Uses slow time to improve unit and department appearance
  • Uses slow time to stock areas and clean equipment
  • Assists other healthcare workers
  • Uses free time to participate in department projects
  • Completes work within assigned shift
  • Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work
  • Remains flexible to changing work load
  • Responds to delegation by charge personnel
  • Adheres to treatment schedule
  • Completes activities while conserving resources
  • MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY
  • Completes documentation of all therapy and oxygen
  • Completes documentation on all internal forms
  • Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily
  • Documents complete and accurate information on all ECGs
  • Completes accurate documentation on all diagnostic tests
  • Learns the functions of new equipment as appropriate
  • Learns new procedures as appropriate
  • Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe
  • Attends educational offerings to validate skills

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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