Respiratory Care Practitioner (Certified And Registered)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Rehab Services Director and by physician order, administers all aspects of Respiratory care in a safe, effective manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Registered or Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience preferred but will provide on the job training.

Required Licenses

• [Kentucky, United States] Respiratory Therapists - Certified Respiratory Care Therapist
• Certified or Registered
• Current license to practice Respiratory Care in Kentucky.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear if needed and read small print 20/20.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed and hear high and low pitched sounds.

Distinguish sounds on a telephone.

Distinguish colors.

Physical/Environmental requirements

Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 100 lbs

Pushing - Up to 100 lbs

Must be able to work 8-12 hours shifts.

Must work weekends and holidays.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service and Values

Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

• Maintains current CPR
• Assess patients systematically using clinical skills to establish and maintain the appropriate level of Respiratory Care to be administered.
• Adheres to policies and procedures regarding personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, patient isolations procedure and proper identification of patient.
• Documents necessary information regarding patient care, patient responses, and billing within the department and medical records.
• Demonstrates the assessment skills and ability to act independently in recognizing signs and symptoms of failure in the critically ill patient.
• Is able to make recommendations to physician based on information from assessment of intervention such as NIPPV or Mechanical Ventilation.
• Monitors the mechanically ventilated, critically ill patient by observing patients response and recognizing any adverse reactions and acting appropriately.
• Acts independently in the appropriate set up and use of NIPPV. RCP ensures the proper mask fit, adequate settings and bale to adjust parameters per lab values.
• Is able to assess patient ability to be off and to recognize patient inability to tolerate treatment.
• Communicates with family information about all mechanical devices used to support respiratory system and educates on diseases related to respiratory system and explains the effect on the patient's disease.
• Performs ABG puncture and analysis on critically ill patients.
• Consistently processes his/her own equipment including cleaning, sterilizing, drying, assembling and operation verification when applicable.
• Prepares assembles, and verifies function of all Respiratory Care equipment and is able to perform minor troubleshooting of all equipment.
• Assure that all areas that he/she is responsible for are well stocked.
• Appropriately removes medications from the medication system, and ensures accuracy in count, name and medication type.
• Accurately and completely enters information required documentation of medication administration.

Infant/Pediatrics

• Assesses infant/pediatric patients using appropriate clinical skills for the specific age group (behavior, non verbal signs and lab values).
• Interacts with patient and family to educate on disease and disease symptoms related to respiratory problems. Education will include mediations and home equipment used to deliver respiratory mediations.
• Sets up, operates, and monitors infant mechanical ventilation. Participates in the care of the critically ill infant/child. Assists in the coordination of care to include transport.
• Performs arterial and capillary blood gas sampling, appropriately caring for the sample and recognizing an unacceptable sample.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J. Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

• see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.
• recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters
• show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times
• be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

• maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
• listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
• never underestimate the power of an apology
• refrain from blame and judgment
• bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

• value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
• treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
• participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
• foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
• speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
• value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
• meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile - at everyone

• always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
• follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
• escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

• be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
• embrace change and set the example for those around me
• accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
• manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

• serve with passion
• view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
• take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
• go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
• dare to make a difference and be exceptional
• constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
• speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work