Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Albany NY United States Lincare Inc. Full time
Offering $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

This employee is responsible for participating in the performance of the day-to-day activities of the Respiratory Care Department, including but not limited to therapy procedures, in service education, tracheotomy and ventilator management and weaning, as well as interdisciplinary care with both core and ancillary staff. This employee is also responsible for the completion of the therapist's duties both for general population of the facility, as well as home care when necessary.

Performs any and or all duties of the respiratory care program as required
Adheres to Policy and Procedure
Adheres to work schedule
Also responsible for assisting in emergency coverage when the need arises
Consults with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals as appropriate
Takes on active role in in-service education of employees as well as the community
Assist with Q.A. and other reports as requested
Assists with on call for company needs
Provides updates consistently to supervisor for changes and patient status
Participates in checking for safety, care, and cleaning of equipment and maintenance of the department
KEY INTERFACES
Patients & Patient families
Unit Pulmonologist/Physician/Nurse Practitioner
Facility staff (physical/speech/occupational therapy, social services, nursing, core care group)
Regional Hospitals & Home care (referral sources)
Respiratory Therapy Staff/Peers
Unit Manager
REQUIRED CRITICAL BEHAVIORS
Will need to cope with the demands of both patients and families
Will need to maintain patient and employee confidentiality
Must demonstrate professional demeanor and appearance
Must have ability to gain and maintain thorough knowledge of paperwork and apply policy and procedure appropriately
Requirements:
Troubleshoot/problem solve equipment
Make independent clinical decisions
Must have strong communication skills for coordination of care
Must be sensitive to the physical and psychosocial needs of fragile patients and families
Must be responsive to family, staff, and facility needs
Must be able to function in stressful situations
Must be able to recognize and effectively communicate needs to manager
Must adhere to policy and procedure
Must participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, as well as all mandatory staff meetings and in-services
exhibit team building and participation skills
Willingness to learn new techniques and apply
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Proof of Negative TB testing (either skin or negative Chest X-Ray)
2 years of experience in ventilator management (either Acute or Home Care) preferred, but not required
Must complete minimum of six hours of training per year in Infection Control and Blood Borne Pathogen, OSHA, safety issues, HIPAA, any new products of services, and any other issues necessary for job requirements
Must complete state required Continuing Education Credits for purpose of Respiratory Therapy Licensure
High School Graduate (Diploma) or equivalent
Must hold a valid driver's license
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be a graduate of an approved AMA School for Respiratory Care
Current State License required
Credentialed by the NBRC
Current BLS Certification

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