Respiratory Therapist/RTT

Northern Light Inland Hospital

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Position is located: Inland Hospital

Work Type: PRN

Hours Per Week: Variable

Work Schedule: Variable

Summary:

Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices of the Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Provides a wide range of respiratory therapy procedures (correctional/routing) as ordered by a physician, including chest physiotherapy.

• Checks patient’s charts and physician’s orders. Collaborates with other health care providers in order to provide appropriate care and Hospital function.

• Set up necessary equipment and medications, and administers treatment as ordered. Responsible for patient teaching as it relates to the patient’s care plan. Documents all treatments, response and progress.

• Monitors environment control systems. Delivers and sets up equipment and monitors patients on continuous ventilation.

• Performs oxygen cylinder rounds. 6. Performs nasotracheal and tracheal (endotracheal tube or tracheostomy) suctioning.

• Makes patient rounds regularly to ensure quality care according to set standards of care.

• Observes patients, checks equipment, changes/makes adjustments as necessary.

• Recognizes medical problems and reports to the physician when necessary.

• Applies emergency protocols as needed and alerts Director immediately.

• In the event of cardiac arrest, proceeds to location, and participates as a member of the code team with establish and maintenance of patient airway.

• Performs arterial blood gas sampling using accepted safety protocols for blood borne pathogens.

• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

• Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

• Charts treatment, response, and progress.

• Performs EKG and PFT procedures.

• May perform EEG testing with appropriate training.

• Instructs patients in use of spacers, breathing techniques, and other pulmonary topics.

• Complies with Hospital’s Hand Hygiene Standards.

• Adheres to Hospital’s Standards of Behavior.

• Performs other essential duties as assigned.

Other Information:

• Requires state of ME licensure and credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

• Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .

• Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.

• Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.

Credentials

• Required Cert Respiratory Therapy Tech

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

• Potential exposure to noxious odors.

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.

• Prolonged periods of sitting.

• Prolonged periods of standing.

• Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds.

• Prolonged periods of walking.

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