Posting Specifics 

• Shift Details: PRN, 12 hr, Variable Shifts

• Department: Respiratory Therapy, Logan Regional Hospital

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Job Essentials
Assess:

• Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs and physician orders within the Scope of Practice of the Respiratory Care Department.

• Evaluates, monitors, and maintains patients care within established guidelines in the form of policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Seeks for and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team (e.g., patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff).

Plan:

• Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills while assessing the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, review of history and physical, and response to ordered therapies.

• Communicates the patient care plan to the patient, family, physician, nursing, support staff, and others while maintaining a team focus.

Implement:

• Independently performs the majority of procedures, assessments, and interventions performed at the facility including advanced settings (as applicable). Participates within Clinical Program initiatives and processes and monitors outcomes.

• Supports and implements department or specialty care area projects or programs as identified.

• Supports standardization and implementation of department protocols, policies, and procedures for patient care delivery.

• Handles problems and concerns until they can dealt with by management as appropriate.

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and adjusts respiratory care equipment and diagnostic equipment.

• Develops and implements patient education plan when needed in relation to respiratory disease and equipment related to admission and discharge.

• Communicates operational theory to other health professionals and recommends the most appropriate technology to maximize patient comfort and safety.

• Maintains timely, accurate records and documentation to satisfy department, hospital, and legal requirements.

Evaluate:

• Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.

• Revises plan of care as indicated and reassess changes as appropriate.

Professionalism:

• Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas through development of others.

• Participates in quality improvement and research activities as part of the Respiratory Care Team to guide the development of standards of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

• Current State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

• Specific certifications as required (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Respiratory Therapists are an integral part of our organization and always provide great patient care with skill, compassion, and expertise.

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