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UHC- PRN Reg Respiratory Therapist

4 months ago

Bridgeport, United States West Virginia University Health System Full time

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The therapist functions under the supervisor of the Director of Respiratory Therapy or supervisor and is responsible for based respiratory therapy in general patient care areas. Advanced patient care responsibilities and duties may also be assigned as deemed appropriate by director or supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate from an accredited program of Respiratory Therapy

2. License by West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Registered (LRTR)

3. BLS, ACLS and NRP

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Two (2) years respiratory therapy experience in a hospital setting

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrate ability to operate the following equipment:

a. Nebulizers

b. Pressure cycled/volume cycled ventilators

c. EKG Machines

d. Holter monitor recorder and analyzer

e. Bronchoscopy equipment

f. Oxygen delivery devices

g. Suction equipment

h. Pulmonary/cardiology diagnostic equipment

i. Blood gas sampling and analysis devices

j. Pulse-OX

k. Blood gas sampling and analyzing devices

l. Humidifier for ventilator

m. Telemetry

n. Specialty beds

o. Pneumatic tube system

2. Complete appropriate documentation and charging for every procedure when appropriate either on paper or in the computer system

3. Participates in documentation of patient care information to include, but not limited to: bipap flow sheets, ventilator flow sheets, medaerosol treatment sheets and patient teaching forms, patient charting in EPIC, etc.

4. Instructs patient and/or family members regarding respiratory procedures per patient teaching standards

5. Responsible for maintaining CEUs and serving as a respiratory therapy resource and offers respiratory specific education to co-workers to include providers

6. Complies with organization safety guidelines and communicates to the director/supervisor when there are areas of concern

7. Properly performs respiratory techniques to assure quality patient outcomes

8. Coordinates all clinical activities, evaluates treatment priorities and recognizes the patients' level of comfort based upon demonstrated knowledge and skill as a respiratory therapist

9. Properly performs the following procedures:

Delivers bronchodilator medication, medical gas therapy, overnight sleep studies, and overnight pulse ox studies according to Department P/P manual. Provides for immediate assessment of patient's physiological parameters by performing physical examination of the chest, and evaluating findings related to patient's medical history and reports to RN. Performs EKG's including evaluation of tracing quality per standard and performs RT assessment including proper medication, airway clearway clearance devices. Performs holter monitoring, including selection and editing of information for physician's review. Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Responses per P/P Provides airway management Ensures supplies are obtained for patient use and credited to appropriate central supply cart Performs quality assurance activities, including analysis of data to produce continuing quality improvement

10. Work with patient care team to facilitate transfer of patients in compliance with transfer standards

11. Work with patient care team to assure quality patient outcomes

12. Fulfills established responsibilities related to setting up instruments and equipment according to established protocols

13. Performs all respiratory therapy duties as defined by the licensed scope of practice

14. The responsibilities of this position include taking verbal orders from physicians

15. Pulmonary Function Laboratory:

Performs pulmonary procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures Assembles, checks and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Pulmonary/Respiratory Care equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must have the ability to grasp, stoop, stand and walk throughout the shift

2. Must be able to briskly climb multiple (1-5) flights of stairs

3. Visual acuity must be unimpaired

4. Hearing with normal range is required

5. Must be able to assist in patient movement/lifting/exerting up to 50 pounds or more

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to infectious pulmonary patients

2. Exposure to body fluids (blood, oral secretions)

3. Exposure to aerosolized bronchodilator medications

4. Exposure to high stress situations (trauma, codes)

5. Infrequent exposure to radiation

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must possess good reading and comprehension skills

2. Must respond to emergent situations in a calm, professional manner

3. Must possess effective verbal and/or written communication skills

4. Must possess basic math, algebra skills

5. Must understand and comprehend basic physics

6. Must respond to changes in work volume/nature on a daily basis

7. Ability to prioritize tasks

8. Ability to work weekends/holidays and alternative schedules

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

Shift:

Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

200 UHC Cardiopulmonary Services

Address:

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia