Registered Respiratory Therapist, TJHC

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Care and by physician order, administers all aspects of Respiratory care in a safe, effective manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Currently licensed and eligible to practice Respiratory Care in Kentucky.

CPR, ACLS, PALS

Required. Minimum Work Experience Experience preferred but will provide on the job training. Required Licenses [Kentucky, United States] Respiratory Therapists

• Registered Respiratory Care Therapist

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements Sitting

• 1-15% Walking
• 16-31% Standing
• 16-31% Bending/Squatting
• 16-31% Climbing/Kneeling
• 1-15% Twisting
• 1-15% Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eye wear if needed and read small print 20/20. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed and hear high and low pitched sounds. Distinguish sounds on a telephone. Distinguish colors. Physical/Environmental requirements Lifting
• 0•50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance Carrying•0•50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance Pulling•Up to 100 lbs Pushing•Up to 100 lbs Must be able to work 8-12 hours shifts.

Must work weekends and holidays.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service and Values Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains current CPR Assess patients systematically using clinical skills to establish and maintain the appropriate level of Respiratory Care to be administered. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, patient isolations procedure and proper identification of patient. Documents necessary information regarding patient care, patient responses, and billing within the department and medical records. Demonstrates the assessment skills and ability to act independently in recognizing signs and symptoms of failure in the critically ill patient. Is able to make recommendations to physician based on information from assessment of intervention such as NIPPV or Mechanical Ventilation. Monitors the mechanically ventilated, critically ill patient by observing patients response and recognizing any adverse reactions and acting appropriately. Acts independently in the appropriate set up and use of

NIPPV. RCP

ensures the proper mask fit, adequate settings and bale to adjust parameters per lab values. Is able to assess patient ability to be off and to recognize patient inability to tolerate treatment. Communicates with family information about all mechanical devices used to support respiratory system and educates on diseases related to respiratory system and explains the effect on the patient's disease. Performs ABG puncture and analysis on critically ill patients. Consistently processes his/her own equipment including cleaning, sterilizing, drying, assembling and operation verification when applicable. Prepares assembles, and verifies function of all respiratory care equipment and is able to perform minor troubleshooting of all equipment. Assure that all areas that he/she is responsible for are well stocked. Appropriately removes medications from the medication system, and ensures accuracy in count, name and medication type. Accurately and completely enters information required documentation of medication administration. Infant/Pediatrics Assesses infant/pediatric patients using appropriate clinical skills for the specific age group (behavior, non verbal signs and lab values). Interacts with patient and family to educate on disease and disease symptoms related to respiratory problems. Education will include mediations and home equipment used to deliver respiratory mediations. Sets up, operates, and monitors infant mechanical ventilation. Participates in the care of the critically ill infant/child. Assists in the coordination of care to include transport. Performs arterial and capillary blood gas sampling, appropriately caring for the sample and recognizing an unacceptable sample.