Registered Respiratory Therapist
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The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully per.....
The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the following duties within the scope of Respiratory Care. A Respiratory Therapist may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. Essential functions may change from time to time to reflect the current trends within the field of respiratory therapy, and to meet the cardio-pulmonary needs of the patients served. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Reviews, collects and evaluates relevant clinical data.
- Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment.
- Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments and recommendations with other healthcare team members.
- Provides effective education and training to patients, students and co-workers as appropriate.
- Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration etc.
- Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines.
- Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
- Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
- Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory therapy equipment and technology-based equipment.
- May serve as therapist-in-charge when assigned and/or in the absence of the Chief of Respiratory Care.
- Promotes a customer-centered environment, taking personal responsibility for problem solving and effective courteous communication with patients, their families, medical staff, students and co-workers.
- Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cultural, cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.
- A Respiratory Therapist will demonstrate the ability to utilize computer-based technologies, software and programs.
- Attends or has access to all annual and mandatory in-services, required meetings and continuing education programs.
- Formulates goals for professional development annually.
- Participates in performance improvement and research activities.
- Maintains BCLS and ACLS certifications
- Keeps abreast of information and skills related to program area.
- Shares in the construction of monthly schedules.
- Performs or assists with the collection of QM/PI data as required for programs.
- Consistently participates in constructive information exchange via email, informal discussion and planned meetings.
- Demonstrates cooperative interactions with co-workers.
- Works with other members of the healthcare team to provide appropriate and timely care for the patients.
- Will remain competent in all respiratory care procedures and will work as assigned by Team Leader and/or supervisor.
- Aids other staff when time is available
- Flexes assignment as workloads fluctuate throughout the shift.
- Demonstrates active listening skills.
- Communicates with patients, family members and other healthcare providers in a clear manner.
- Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills in interactions with patients, staff and visitors.
- Communicates with Team Leader/Program Leader/Supervisor when fluctuations in assignments or changes in patient condition occur.
Work Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week. Scheduling will be discussed during the interview process.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Starting at $40,132 Per Year (GS 5-11)
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