Respiratory Therapist

Job Description:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for collaborating with Physicians and Nurses in planning and implementing the patient plan of care and delivery of cardiopulmonary services; operating, monitoring and maintaining complex ventilator support systems/devices; patient assessments; diagnostic procedures; and oxygen therapy. As a rural Critical Access Hospital, this position will assist in individualizing respiratory care for a large scope of patients from Neonates to Geriatric.
STANDARD EXPECTATIONS
• Promotes a Positive Working Environment
o Conducts oneself in line with organization's mission, values and standards of behavior.
o ccepts change and challenges with a positive attitude.
o Consistently adheres to organizational policy.
• Communicates Effectively
o Builds relationships and works collaboratively with other staff.
o Provides timely operational updates to supervisor.
o Responds to communications in a timely manner.
• Performs Duties Efficiently and Effectively
o Follows procedures.
o cts in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Patient Care
• Develops the Respiratory Care Plan by working with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team.
• Individualizes Respiratory interventions to achieve desired outcomes based on orders, protocols, standards, and medical diagnosis. Seeks Physician consultation when unable to achieve the desired results from prescribed treatments/modalities.
• Implements and coordinates the prescribed Respiratory Care Plan.
• dministers prescribed Respiratory medications and therapeutics in a manner consistent with knowledge of purpose, side effects, contraindications, and established guidelines.
• ccurately uses and applies Respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Manages clinical emergencies effectively by obtaining an effective airway and instituting CPR as required.
• Uses age related concepts, body size, and preexisting conditions in implementing Respiratory care and therapeutics as demonstrated by adjusting medications, responding to ABG results, and equipment selection.
• Performs ongoing evaluation of patient's Respiratory condition and responses to the Respiratory Plan of Care.
Patient Documentation
• Documents desired outcomes/interventions for each respiratory problem listed on the Plan of Care.
• Documents prescribed Respiratory medications/therapeutics and patient responses.
• ssures all Respiratory modality/therapy orders are documented, accurate, and complete in the EMR.
Patient Education
• Utilizes all practical opportunities to educate the patient and their families.
• Involves patient's families and significant others as an essential piece of patient centered care.
• ssesses patient's understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Graduate of a two-year or four-year AMA accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• WA DOH Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• merican Heart Association BLS certification at the time of application and maintained while employed.
• CLS, PALS and NRP within 60 days of hire and maintained while employed.
• Minimum of two years of experience in hospital setting.
Preferred
• Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is primarily worked in a clinical environment. The position will require the ability to lift, and carry, up to 50 pounds and push or pull over 50 pounds. The position will require bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting and standing frequently. Occasionally the position requires climbing, kneeling and crawling. The position requires continuous finger dexterity and fine manipulation. All basic life functions such as hearing, seeing, speaking, standing and walking are required.
The employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirement list for all Contract Staff -

INFORMATION FOR CHARTING ACCESS
Full Name
Last 4 of SS#
DOB
Full Email
Phone Number
Vaccine Required Documentation Alternative Documentation
COVID Vaccination Card Approved Accommodation
MMR 2 does of MMR Positive Titer
TDAP 1 does on or after age 19 N/A
Hepatitis B 3 doses of vaccine Positive Titer
Varicella 2 does of vaccine Positive Titer or Documented history of disease by Dr.
Tuberculosis CURRENT Quantiferon Gold Negative Quantiferon Gold (Blood Test) Current
Influenza Current Year vaccination or Declination N/A
Drug Screening Current N/A
Licenses and Certification
RN
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
TNCC
ENA
STABLE
AWHONN
Driver License
Back Ground Check
DOJ
OIG
WATCH Report
Checkr Report
Copy of Degree / Education

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Day Shifts with at least every other weekend

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee

Specialty Type:
Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialty:
Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function Tech (PFT), Polysomnographer, Perfusionist, HBO (hyperbaric oxygen) Tech, Exercise Physiologist (Stress Testing), EMU Technologist, Electrophysiology (EP), EKG Technologist, EEG Technologist, Cardiologist, Cardiac Device Specialist

General Certifications:
ACLSBLS/BCLSPALSNRP

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
EPIC

Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes