What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist Technician PRN position at Saint Alphonsus Health System?
At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
Provides general respiratory therapy procedures to patients as directed by physicians and protocols. Procedures include, but are not limited to, Non-Invasive positive pressure ventilation management (NPPV), delivery of medicated aerosols, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy, and basic CPR.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize change in the patient’s condition, make independent judgments, and modify the care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols. Cleans, packages, inventories and maintains all respiratory care equipment. Checks, delivers, and replenishes respiratory supplies as needed. Orders department forms and supplies weekly. Serves as a floor care therapist or equipment technician.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of or actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Program required.
Successful completion of the first clinical year preferred.
Holds either a provisional license to practice, as a Respiratory Therapist, per the Idaho State Board of Medicine or enrolled as a full-time student in a American Medical Association acknowledged Respiratory Therapy program.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Demonstrates ability to correctly clean and assemble respiratory equipment and perform the other job functions of the equipment technician, (e.g., patient billing, floor stocking, supply inventory and ordering).
Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).
Performs and monitors clinical effectiveness of general floor therapy modalities only (not critical care qualified).
Demonstrates knowledge and application of non-invasive ventilation (NPPV or BiPAP).
Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.
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Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
About the Company:
Saint Alphonsus Health System
