Respiratory Therapist
Company: ECHN
Location: Meriden
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs safe respiratory therapy modalities
as ordered by physician, developing a plan of care based on
assessment data and standards of care, identifying needs for
alternative action in the plan of treatment and involves the
multi-disciplinary team in revisions to plan of care.# Sets up,
maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation according to policy
and procedure.# Administers medications demonstrating thorough
knowledge of policy and procedure. Assembles, selects, and operates
equipment for proper operation and cleanliness.# This includes but
is not limited to mechanical ventilators, BIPAP/CPAP systems,
oxygen delivery devices and oxygen analyzers, manual resuscitators
and suctioning equipment.# Performs tracheal, endotracheal and
nasopharyngeal suctioning including the instillation of
pharmacologic agents according to policy and procedure.# Draws and
analyzes blood gases by arterial stick according to policy and
procedure.# Interprets arterial blood gas and oximetry results.#
Differentiates between patient and equipment problems and
intervenes appropriately.# Documents and communicates all patient
therapies including concerns during shift. #
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care
program. Must provide copy of diploma or transcript upon hire. The
candidate must hold the credential of Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the
National Board of Respiratory Care and a current license from the
State of Connecticutto practice as a Respiratory Care Practioner. A
candidate with a CRT credential must be registry eligible and
obtain the RRT credential from the NBRC within 18 months of
employment.# The candidate will hold a current Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Provider (NRP) or Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advance Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable but not required.
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) certification desirable. #
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year of skilled respiratory experience
within the last two years. Must be able to work well with others in
a multi-task, fast paced patient care environment.# # COMPETENCIES:
Must possess a strong focus on customer service and the ability
exhibit patience and empathy while providing care to a culturally
diverse group of patients. Must be able to speak, read, and write
using the English language. Effective verbal communication is
essential with patients, co-workers, and physicians. Effective
written communication is required for accurate medical charting of
respiratory services provided and concurrently clear and precise
medical billing. Must have access to reliable transportation to
travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order
to perform essential duties. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. # ######### Job-Specific Competency Understands the theory
and operation of the blood gas analyzer as evidenced by the ability
to assess the accuracy/precision of the instrument utilizing daily
maintenance record, routine trouble shooting and QC material.
Exemplary:# Performs basic trouble shooting, change a cartridge and
run CVP. Performs and monitors daily QC.# Recognizing problems and
taking appropriate corrective action as evidenced by documentation
in the QC daily log sheet.# Complete documentation of pre-analytic
indicators in the blood gas result form. Exemplary:# # 90%
compliant in documentation of pre-analytic indicators. Demonstrates
safe and proper sampling, collection and transport of arterial,
capillary and A-line blood gases as evidenced by successful
completion of competencies including understanding age specific
requirements for sampling and testing and direct observation.
Exemplary:# Consistently labels syringes and transports specimen in
biohazard bag with compliance # 90%. Ability to perform pulmonary
function testing (PFT) as evidenced by test data review, direct
observation and feedback from medical director.# Completes PFT in #
45 minutes, with ABG or Desat within 1 hour. Exemplary:# Performs
routine maintenance on PFT machine. Ability to perform Broncho
Provocation and Pulmonary Exercise testing as evidenced by test
data review, direct observation and feedback from medical
director.# Exemplary:# Quality tests # 90% Demonstrates knowledge
of operation and set up of bronchoscopy and monitoring equipment.#
Shows proper skill level setting up cart including labeling of
medications/solutions when appropriate and performing Time Out
during out-patient and in-patient procedures as evidenced by
competencies and/or direct observation. Exemplary:# Consistently
labels medications/solutions removed from original packaging with
compliance #90%. Performs all respiratory care services according
to physician#s order demonstrating a good knowledge of departmental
policy and procedure and the ability to make appropriate decisions
based on these policies and procedures as evidenced by direct
observation. Exemplary:# Less than 3 notifications to
supervisor/site-manager for policy and procedure decisions.
Demonstrates knowledge of principles, theory and operation of
respiratory equipment and monitoring systems in the critical care
environment (vents, BIPAP) to all age groups as evidenced by
competencies and/or direct observation. Exemplary:# Trouble shoots
equipment, labels and removes equipment from service and notifies
Biomed. Performs patient assessment prior to initiation of all
respiratory therapy and as part of the reorder evaluation according
to departmental policy and procedure. Exemplary:# Consistently
identifies and moves Problem/Goal and documents Education needs for
respiratory interventions in Meditech.# Compliance # 90%.
Demonstrates proper operation, set-up and monitoring or equipment
used for the delivery of therapeutic gases (Heli-Ox, Bubble CPAP,
Hi-Flow O2, heated humidifiers, nebulized and humidified O2) as
evidenced by competencies and/or direct observation. Exemplary:
Minimum Qshift documentation in Meditech Process Interventions (PI)
Compliance # 90%. Performs aerosol therapy (small volume nebs,
large volume nebs, RespirGuard nebs, Vix1 nebs) in accordance to
departmental policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies
and/or direct observation. Exemplary:# Consistently performs
therapy as ordered and documents administration andnon
administration in Meditech e-MAR and Process Interventions (PI).#
Compliance # 90%. Performs Chest Physio Therapy (postural drainage,
percussions and vibrations) in accordance to departmental policy
and procedure as evidenced by competencies and/or direct
observation. Exemplary:# Consistently documents therapy given and
therapy not given as ordered in Meditech Process Interventions
(PI).# Compliance # 90%. Performs proper technique in suctioning
(open and closed systems) in age specific populations in accordance
with department policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies
and/or direct observation. Exemplary: #Minimal Qshift documentation
of suctioning in routine vent check.# Compliance # 90%. Delivers
medications safely in accordance with 2-identifier policy and
procedure as evidenced by competencies and/or direct observation.#
Responds to adverse effects of medications by proper notification
to physician an on-line IRIS report. Exemplary:# Consistently
performs 2-identifier policy and procedure.# Compliance # 90%.
Performs 12-lead EKGs to all age groups when necessary (RGH only).#
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