Respiratory Therapist PRN

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certified pulmonary function technologist (CPFT) by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
2. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
3. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
4. Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
5. Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.
6. Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
7. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
8. Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.
9. Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods of time.
2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Requires good interpersonal communication skills when in contact with public, patients, staff and physicians.
2. Requires multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making abilities.