Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States Effingham Health System Full time

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Cardiopulmonary Manager, the Respiratory Therapy Professional (RCP) will perform respiratory care procedures/diagnostic studies as prescribed in accordance with TJC, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in interpreting cardiopulmonary policies and procedures to personnel, patients, family members, etc., as necessary as well as patient instructions at discharge.
  • Perform administrative requirements, as directed, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
  • Assist in arranging patient transport to another facility.
  • Transport patient intra-facility as necessary for treatment.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure continuous quality patient care
  • Ensures departmental adherence to proper infection control, OSHA and safety standards.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary procedures in a variety of environments, i.e., patient rooms, emergency department.
  • Ensure all cardiopulmonary practices and procedures are in compliance with current applicable regulations and guidelines.
  • Prepare and organize equipment and supplies prior to beginning treatment. Maintain work area in a neat, clean, organized manner.
  • Assist with the patient care plan, maintain treatment records, patient files, and progress notes as required.
  • Interface with the business office to ensure complete and accurate billing.
  • Demonstrate to patients and other medical care professionals the use of medical appliances involved in cardiopulmonary as needed.
  • Assist in equipment maintenance and stocking, reporting equipment malfunctions/hazardous conditions immediately to your manager, and maintenance, and logging in the maintenance log.
  • Make recommendations to your department manager regarding supplies and equipment.
  • Participates in continuing education.
  • Responsible for maintaining organizational facilities in accordance with TJC, federal and state, organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a current file of patients treated (inpatient and outpatient).
  • Assist, attend, participate on various hospital committees.
  • When directed, be able to perform the following procedures without immediate supervision: IPPB therapy, Oxygen therapy, Pulmonary function testing, Ventilator care, Aerosol therapy, CPR, Arterial Blood Gases, EKG's, Holter Monitors, Treadmill Stress Test, Chest physiotherapy, Airway Care, equipment maintenance/cleaning.

Requirements:

Education level equivalent to completion of high school and a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program, preferably a 2-4-year program.

Must be a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program, preferably a 2-4-year program.

Must have and maintain an unencumbered State of Georgia Respiratory Care Practitioner license, a certificate of certification/registry from an accredited School of Respiratory Care, and BLS CPR and ACLS.

Three to six months experience in healthcare respiratory therapy is preferred. Intermediate computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet capabilities.

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