Registered Respiratory Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist, also known as Respiratory Care Practitioners, evaluates, treats and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Their primary responsibility is for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures under the direction of the Licensed Independent Practitioner. Active involvement with the primary physician and interdisciplinary team in developing the patient’s plan of care; assesses their respiratory disorders to improve their optimal functional level of independence and establishes and administers a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance.

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED:

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

SUPERVISOR

Lead Respiratory Therapist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily based on five overall skills categories; assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching/coaching
Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions
Job Function

Evaluate and interpret patient data; interview patients and families to obtain data, perform limited physical examinations; measure and evaluate lung capacity data. Evaluate and report variances in outcome data to supervisor. Respond to all emergency situations and provide cardiopulmonary support to patient. Responds to patient and family concern and ensures that each concern is documented, and a resolution is initiated.

Perform regular checks on patients and equipment. Maintain clean and safe equipment and environment

Plan, organize and evaluate care interventions and their effect on outcome. Participate in plan of care of patient in collaboration with interdisciplinary team and physician. Provide ongoing patient/family education. Complete documentation of assessment, reassessment and treatment plans in the medical record. Compliant with the value-focused documentation for patient’s plan of care and outcomes.

Participate in performance improvement activities in department and hospital wide. Collect and analyze data. Maintain quality control of all respiratory equipment.

Pre-pre-analytical (46-68%)
Appropriate test request, order entry, patient/specimen identification, sample collection, appropriate container, handling, storage and transportation

Pre-analytical (3-5%)
Sorting, routing and labeling

Analytical (7-13%)
Equipment malfunction, sample mix-ups, interference (endogenous or exogenous), undetected failure in quality control

Post-analytical (13-20%)
Erroneous validation of analytical data, failure in reporting/addressing the report, excessive turn-around-time, improper data entry and manual transcription error, failure/delay in reporting critical values

Post-post-analytical (25-46%)
Delayed/missed reaction to laboratory reporting, incorrect interpretation, inappropriate/inadequate follow-up plan, failure to order appropriate consultation

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in new employee orientation and annual mandatory education
Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions
Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies
Supports staff, patient and family education to enhance knowledge, skills and necessary behaviors to facilitate positive outcomes
Ability to carry out essential functions of this position (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Promote the philosophy, mission and objectives of the Company within and to customers outside the hospital
Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with facility and medical staff and Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies
Assure participation in relevant in-service training sessions, facility meetings and continuing educational opportunities appropriate to responsibilities
Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time
Appropriately accesses the resources of the Company’s corporate offices for consultation and program development support
Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary
Shares professional knowledge with staff, directors, managers and hospital personnel
Participates in hospital wide patient safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors
Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
Patient Rights

Promotes and protects patients’ rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect.

Leadership

Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.

Process Improvement

Applies process improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and assists in education of new employees in the team process.

Environment Of Care

Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.

Infection Control

Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination.

Information Management

Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues.

Job Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to project a professional image
Possess knowledge of functions of Cardiopulmonary department and the quality standards requirements as outlined by TJC, the Department of Health for the State of employment and Federal regulatory standards as outlined by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations
Strong organizational and analytical skills; excellent writing and speaking skills
Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position
Freedom from illegal use of drugs
Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Documentation of education – high school diploma or GED
Associates degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited Respiratory Care Education program required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must maintain current license in the state of employment
Must maintain current Provider BLS, ACLS and PALS certification throughout employment
LANGUAGE SKILLS:

English is the primary language of the facility
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to chart patient information correctly
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs
REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form
Ability to define and solve problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships
Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback
Establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service
creates and maintains reporting mechanisms
CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Attends in-service and education programs
Attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals.

Two (2) years' experience in a hospital setting.

As part of the screening process for this position, applicants are required to complete a self-assessment of skills relating to the position.
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