Certified Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapist (Flint Hills) - Cardio Pulmonary - PRN

Shift

Position Status:

Variable 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

0

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription, by performing the following duties.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Associate's Degree Graduate of Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program Preferred
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to calculate respiratory-related formulas as necessary for patient care. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. (Required proficiency)
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Respiratory Therapist - KSBHA Must also be Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. New Graduates with a temporary license issued by the KSBHA are allowed 90 days from date of graduation to successfully obtain CRT credentialing by the NBRC. Required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Credentialed as CRT by the NBRC. New graduates are allowed 90 days from graduation to obtain successfully obtain CRT credentials from the NBRC Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire. Required
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
  
  

What you will do

• Reads prescription, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician’s orders. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Reports improper working equipment.
• Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Performs basic life support measures.
• Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. Records accurate patient charges.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to orientees. Serves as Clinical Instructor for Respiratory students.
• Maintains ABL machines by performing daily maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Performs acquisition and analysis of arterial blood.
  
  

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing
  
  

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
  
  

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote
  
  

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
  
  

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
  
  

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
  
  

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.