Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Chambersburg, United States WellSpan Health Services Full time
Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

PRN (On Call As Needed)

Day/Evening/Nights

Position Function: Under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Care Services, administers various types of respiratory treatments to patients, assists with assessing and evaluating respiratory care to patients and assists with the development and evaluation of respiratory care services. Contributes to the Respiratory Care Service, Hospital, and American Association of Respiratory Therapy through support of objectives, educational and research efforts. The RRT is responsible to recognize and treat physical changes unique to the age group he/she serves.

Assesses respiratory and cardiac-ill patients (both routine and emergency) upon admission, throughout hospitalization and at the time of discharge so as to provide adequate care.

Plans and directs patient care (both routine and emergency) by assuming responsibility as well as accountability for the development, review and implementation of the respiratory care plan.

Identifies and implements appropriate respiratory care activities, observations and actions in order to achieve expected outcomes/goals.

Directs and mentors others among whom respiratory interventions are delegated.

Evaluates patient respiratory progress toward achievement of expected outcomes/goals.

** All of the above must be accomplished in a safe and efficient manner within Respiratory Care Services scope of practice and Hospital policy.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Creates and updates policies and/or procedures.
2. Provides care by approved protocols and guidelines when applicable.
3. Provides non-concurrent therapy.
4. Provides education appropriate to disease and level of patient/caregiver understanding.
5. Demonstrates continuing education beyond licensure requirements.
6. Demonstrates competence in one or more of the specialty areas.
7. Completes special projects and research tasks as assigned or approved through immediate supervisor within established time frame.
8. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload so that important deadlines are met.
9. Assesses, plan, prepares and provides in-service education and training for physicians, respiratory and nursing staff.
10. Assists in the development and implementation of new programs.
11. Responds appropriately to emergency situation.
12. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
13. Maintains all equipment in a state of readiness, completes daily rounds for inspection and/or calibration of emergency equipment.
14. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills related to patient status.
15. Verifies written orders, accepts and records verbal orders in medical record. Performs chart checks daily.
16. Utilize all existing technologies (i.e. e-mar barcoding) to safely administer medications.
17. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others.
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital

Established in 1895 and located in the heart of Franklin County, WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital has long served its South Central Pennsylvania community with award-winning care. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital’s 274-bed facility provides a community of 156,000 residents full-range inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its leading-edge technology and full range of medical services, including award-winning heart and stroke care, a cardiac catheterization lab, a family birthing unit and Level II NICU, inpatient rehabilitation, a wound center with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and surgical services, including robotic surgery. At WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, we work together to provide our neighbors with important health-related programs focused on disease prevention and management, early detection screening, and tools and resources to prevent disease through health fairs, seminars, children’s events, “fun runs,” and more. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital was one of several WellSpan hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
Qualifications and Standards

Education: Formal Education and Training: Baccalaureate degree from an AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapist Program or satisfies the educational requirements for a registered therapist as established by The National Board for Respiratory Care or Pennsylvania Medical Board. Informal or Continuing Education: As appropriate.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Previous acute care respiratory experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Pennsylvania Medical Board required. Current CPR certification required. NRP required; credential must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date. ACLS preferred.

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