Respiratory Patient Care Coordinator

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

·         Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·         Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·         Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·         Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

·         Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training

·         And much more…

Position Summary:

Sovah Health is looking for the ideal candidate who will serve as clinical consultant, educator, facilitator and coach for the Respiratory Therapy Department. Coordinates the operation of, and provides assistance to, physicians performing diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopes within the departments Bronchoscopy Laboratory.  Coordinates the operation of the Blood Gas Lab and Pulmonary Function Lab. Provides and maintains competencies for all Diagnostic Labs as directed by Clinical Operations Supervisor and/or Director of Cardiopulmonary Services. Ensures that all standards and regulations are met according as defined by regulatory agencies. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on physician prescribed patients with acute and chronic cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, utilizing state of the art procedures and bio-medical equipment.   The individual Practitioner may be required to work up or down (flex time) to insure standardized coverage within the Cardio-Pulmonary Services Department. Practice in accordance with state and federal law and health care regulatory standards.

·         Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

·         Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.

·         Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

·         Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

·         Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance; participates as a member of the code team and rapid response team by responding to emergency or STAT calls to establish natural and artificial airways, including oral endotracheal intubations or to help or assess with any other respiratory related issue.

·         Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

·         Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

·         Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

·         Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

·         Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on physician prescribed patients with acute and chronic cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, utilizing state of the art procedures and bio-medical equipment.

·         Participates in direct patient care, to included administration of medical Gas therapy, humidity therapy, continuous and intermittent aerosol therapy, chest physical therapy, hyperinflation techniques, and the administration of medications used in Respiratory Therapy procedures, in accordance with department and hospital policies, as well as physician orders.

·         Participates in routine maintenance of equipment. Make daily rounds to insure proper functioning of therapeutic equipment, as well as, the availability of expendable supplies on each patient care unit and the department supply room. Makes note of needed equipment and supplies on shift report on a daily basis.

·         Performs cardio-pulmonary diagnostic studies to include ventilatory mechanics, simple pulmonary function studies, arterial blood sampling and analysis, Holter Monitor examinations, Event Recorder examinations, electrocardiograms, with no greater then three repeated exams per quarter.

·         Coordinates and over sees Blood Gas Laboratory. Insures adequate expendable supply par levels.

·         Insures that all Blood Gas equipment is disinfected, stored, and in proper working order. Reviews reports for accuracy. Maintains and initiates competencies of Respiratory Therapists on an annual basis and as needed.

·         Coordinates and oversees Pulmonary Function Laboratory. Insures adequate expendable supply par levels. Insures that all Blood Gas equipment is disinfected, stored, and in proper working order.

·         Maintains and initiates competencies of Respiratory Therapists on an annual basis and as needed.

·         Maintains and controls the operation of the Bronchoscopy Laboratory. Insures adequate expendable supply par levels. Sets up equipment utilized in the performance of bronchoscopy examinations.

·         Assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies. Insures that all bronchoscopy equipment is disinfected, stored, and in proper working order. Maintains and initiates competencies of Respiratory Therapists and Nurses assisting Bronchoscopy procedures within the CPNS department, on an annual basis.

·         Insures that the Diagnostic Labs meet standards as stated by the regulatory agencies for the hospital.

·         Develops QA/PI measures for the Respiratory Therapy Department as directed by Director of CPNS and /or the Director of Laboratory. Keeps these reports visible and discusses during department meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education

Graduate of a Respiratory Care Practitioner Program required. BS/BA degree in Education, Management, or Respiratory Care desirable.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including week-ends and holidays to insure continuity and appropriateness of care to the patients of Sovah Health Danville.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire

Neonatal Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required or within six (6) months of hire or transfer

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT)

Licenses:

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required

Minimum Work Experience

Three years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, to include critical care, Bronchoscopy Lab, Pulmonary Function Lab, Blood Gas Lab, Hemodynamic monitoring, endotracheal intubations, mechanical ventilation, initiation and monitoring. Preferred experience with a lead role in at minimum one of the Diagnostic Labs. Preferred experience with developing QA/PI measures for the department, providing reports, and education to staff.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.