Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ishpeming, MI

Job Description

02179 Registered Respiratory Therapist 1.18.19

JOB SUMMARY

Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.

Reports to: Director of Cardiopulmonary

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade:

EEO: 01 Officials and Managers 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education
• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care
• Required Skills
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Within orientation period
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• Other
• Licenses: Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
• Performs all therapeutic and diagnostic modalities provided by the Department according to the established policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessment, evaluating the appropriateness of the therapy ordered and making suggestions as to how the patient might be best served.
• Develops and implements plans of care for patients receiving respiratory therapy services and participates in patient care conferences regarding such plans of care with other health care providers.
• Develops and implements patient education programs related to respiratory care and treatment of respiratory diseases and acts as a resource for other staff members with regard to performance of procedures within their realm of expertise.
• Participates in departmental quality monitoring and improvement activities and assists other staff members to assure that quality patient care is provided.
• Performs all procedures thoroughly and accurately.
• Maintains work areas in a well-organized and neat manner.
• Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning, participates in continuing education by attendance at scheduled meetings and in-services, and completes all annual learning requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
• Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Client's compliance standards as they appear in Client's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• The Registered Respiratory Therapist may, with additional training and certification:
• Perform all diagnostic modalities offered in the pulmonary function lab and coordinate the specific functions of the Lab assisting with the development of written guidelines.
• Assist the Department Supervisor in the development, implementation and operation of new programs involving cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing.
• Participate in the pulmonary rehabilitation program.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Populations Served
• Does not treat or care for patients.
• Neonate (<30 days)
• Infant (<1 year)
• Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)
• Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)
• Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
• Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
• Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
• Older Adult (>60 years)
• Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

• Demographic
• Clinical
• Insurance
• Financial
• Complete Medical Record
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
• While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort:

• Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Climbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Keyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Kneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Reaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Running X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Sitting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Squatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Standing rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Walking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Hearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Smelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Taste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Vision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Vision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Vision: Seeing Far rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Vision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Blood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Communicable diseases/pathogens rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Dust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Hazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Gases/Vapors/Fumes rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Hazardous Medication rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Latex rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally requires work near moving mechanical parts.
• Involves frequent exposure to blood borne, fumes, and airborne pathogens.
• May periodically come in contact with hazardous waste.
• May occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• May occasionally be at risk of electrical shock, exposure to radiation, or vibration.
• Works in moderate noise conditions.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other Skills:

• Computer and/or keyboarding skills required.
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication.
• Excellent organization abilities.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to deal with change.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards initiating continuous improvement.
• Ability to respond appropriately even in a challenging situation.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Skills : HIPPA