Respiratory Therapist

Description

BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL

RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST CRT or RRT

REVISED: December 2018

Job Description:

The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of complex clinical cardiopulmonary care procedures as prescribed by a physician. Adheres to the provisions of the Compliance Program by complying with applicable laws, policies, and procedures Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Ability to work after hours call and overtime when workload demands requires it. Incumbent will maintain a customer/patient - oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to assure that customer/patient satisfaction is met at all times.

Job Responsibilities and Functions:

• All modes of Oxygen Therapy
• All modes of Aerosol Therapy, including pentamadine and ribovirin
• All chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage, tapping, and vibrating
• All Hyperinflation Therapy.
• Complete tracheostomy care
• Intra-tracheal suctioning.
• Answers all "House Staff Blue" calls and performs cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Prolonged artificial ventilation, including total ventilator management.
• Mask and Nasal continuous positive airway pressure ventilation
• Endotracheal Intubation and extubation.
• Arterial puncture and catheterization for blood gas analysis,
• Pulmonary function testing.
• Respiratory status monitoring continuously and/or during special procedures
• Assists with training and supervision of certified respiratory therapists.
• Pre-op pulmonary function evaluation and instructions.
• Perform basic maintenance to all cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Know therapy hazards to patients and take action in the event of an adverse reaction to therapy.
• Document all cardiopulmonary services performed in the medical record
• Performs EKG, Holtor Monitoring, and stress testing.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and continuing education to maintain proficiency, competency, and increase knowledge. 
• Participates in operation dealing with disasters as specified in the hospital's emergency preparedness manual. 
• Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIORNMENTAL CONDITIONS

Inside environmental working conditions; some exposure to outside environmental conditions in walking from one building to another. Significant unavoidable hazards connected with, this position are: exposure infectious diseases--continuous on a daily basis-body substance isolation is practiced in dealing with these hazards; possible personal injury in with dealing unstable and/or type disgruntled patients. Hospital security measures are practiced in dealing with these types of patients. Exposure to accidents, injuries, and illnesses, subjection to various unpredictable situations, handling of crisis, stressful and emergency situations, irregular working hours, stress associated with multiple calls and inquiries, etc. Periodic exposure to disagreeable elements or a combination of such factors such as noise, unpleasant odors, and vibrations.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Requires the operation of equipment and office equipment including, but not limited to: Mechanical Ventilators (NKV 550 Ventilator, Phillips EV 300, Vision BiPAP), Vapotherm, EKG machine, Stress EKG Machine, Holtor Monitors, Pulmonary Function Testing Unit, Air Flowmeter, Oxygen Flowmeter, Air compressor, Isolation Chamber, Defibrillator, Oxygen Blender, Oxygen Analyzer, Pressure Manometer, Spirometer, Pulse Oximeter, End Tidal Co2 Monitor, Vibrator/Percussor, Hi-flow oxygen delivery system, computers, telephones, copiers, filing cabinets, calculators, FAX machines, text books, and EHR

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Lead Respiratory Care Therapist, Manager, Executive Staff and Ancillary Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Respiratory Care Therapist 1/Registered

Possession of a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and national accreditation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Note:

The Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners no longer updates the level of national credential held by Respiratory Therapy professionals. In order to verify the level of national credential attained, agencies must contact the National Board of Respiratory Care. State licensure must still be verified by contacting the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities and to possess the necessary physical requirements with or without the aid of mechanical devices to safely perform the essential duties. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires an adequate range of body motion and mobility, with or without accommodation to enable the individual to perform the essential functions stated
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing, occasional bending and stooping occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, and the ability to regularly lift, move, or carry items weighing up 10 pounds, frequently lift, move, or carry up to 25 pounds, and occasionally assist in movement of patients/equipment that weighs more than 100 pounds
• Requires Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which the incumbent must impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Requires Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds. Hearing is important for those activities which require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Requires Near Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. This factor is important when special and minute accuracy is demanded and defective near acuity would adversely affect job performance and/or safety of self and others.
• Requires the ability to read and record data quickly and accurately; to prepare records and reports and post data; to avoid perceptual errors in performing computations.

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL DEMANDS

Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical con conclusions. Requires the ability to work and cooperate with faculty, students, manager, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, and opinions to facilitate the task at hand. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, professional journals technical procedures, and government regulations. Requires the ability to determine the time, place and sequence of operations or actions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the organization programs and functions of BGH, Hospital and Department policies and procedures and location of said documents on the hospital's intranet (Common
• Drive-K drive). Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques to respond appropriately to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Knowledge required to plan, organize control and communicate. Knowledge required to exercise judgment in determining valid conclusions and comprehensive problem solving techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Respiratory Care Therapist 1/Registered
• Possession of a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and national accreditation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist.