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Skill: Respiratory Therapist
A. Performs incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, therapeutic bronchoscopy, co-oximetry, ekg, holter, zio, intubation assist, extubation, blood gas, outpatient testing, and suctioning following interpretation of physician order.
B. Assesses patients receiving Respiratory Care using beside assessment technique and knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards of the above procedures and actions/reactions of medications being given.
C. Responds to and are team members of the resuscitation and rapid response pages.
D. Performs aseptic techniques when required, and routine cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
E. Performs basic spirometry procedures, electrocardiograms, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
F. Provides patient education and assists with community events dealing with Respiratory Care.
G. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
H. Communicates with and performs duties following Mercy One North Iowa Service Excellence Standards of Behavior.
I. Supports and abides by all health center departmental and safety policies and procedures.
J. Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of Mercy One North Iowa.
K. Performs other responsibilities as requested by the Clinical Leaders or Manager of Respiratory Care.
L. Creates and documents individual plan for professional/personal growth.
M. Performs department tasks related to maintenance of medications, equipment, and documentation.
N. Participates in the Mercy Way by attending huddle and using problem solving and waste elimination tools to promote continuous positive improvement.
O. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
P. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
Q. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development. Participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
R. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
S. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
T. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.
A. Performs incentive spirometry, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, therapeutic bronchoscopy, co-oximetry, ekg, holter, zio, intubation assist, extubation, blood gas, outpatient testing, and suctioning following interpretation of physician order.
B. Assesses patients receiving Respiratory Care using beside assessment technique and knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards of the above procedures and actions/reactions of medications being given.
C. Responds to and are team members of the resuscitation and rapid response pages.
D. Performs aseptic techniques when required, and routine cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
E. Performs basic spirometry procedures, electrocardiograms, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
F. Provides patient education and assists with community events dealing with Respiratory Care.
G. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
H. Communicates with and performs duties following Mercy One North Iowa Service Excellence Standards of Behavior.
I. Supports and abides by all health center departmental and safety policies and procedures.
J. Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of Mercy One North Iowa.
K. Performs other responsibilities as requested by the Clinical Leaders or Manager of Respiratory Care.
L. Creates and documents individual plan for professional/personal growth.
M. Performs department tasks related to maintenance of medications, equipment, and documentation.
N. Participates in the Mercy Way by attending huddle and using problem solving and waste elimination tools to promote continuous positive improvement.
O. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
P. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
Q. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development. Participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
R. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
S. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
T. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.
