Category : Healthcare
Location/City : AL – Birmingham
Id : 34790
We are searching for a Registered Respiratory Therapist – someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you may be required to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital (e.g., intensive care units, medical and surgical floors, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, infant nurseries, and the home care environment). The therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assigned and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment. Specific therapists are also trained to provide respiratory therapy services outside of the hospital setting during critical care patient transports.
The RRT may be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners. The therapist may also be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities as well as be asked to function in the role of mentor for students of respiratory therapy participating in clinical rotations at Children’s of Alabama.
The RRT works under the technical supervision and clinical guidance of the Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinators. Direct administrative supervision is provided by the area Respiratory Care Manager and the Respiratory Care Department Head.
The RRT carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies, procedures, and guidelines approved by the Medical Directors of the department. Standards of performance for the area to which the individual is assigned must be maintained.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
Select, review, obtain, and interpret data
In any clinical setting, the RRT selects and reviews existing clinical data and collects or recommends obtaining additional pertinent clinical data
Review patient records and recommend diagnostic procedures
Collect and evaluate clinical information
Perform procedures and interpret results
Determine appropriateness of and participate in developing and recommending modifications to respiratory care plans
Select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness
In any patient care setting, the RRT selects, assembles, and assures cleanliness of all equipment used in respiratory care
Assure equipment cleanliness by determining and performing appropriate disinfection or sterilization technique
Perform quality assurance procedures for the department laboratory instruments
Ensure proper function or follow established procedures to correct or report malfunctions of diagnostic and monitoring equipment, mechanical or artificial ventilation equipment, gas metering devices, and any other respiratory care related equipment
Initiate, conduct, and modify prescribed therapeutic procedures
In any patient care setting, the RRT evaluates, treats, monitors, and records the patient’s response to care
Reviews the patient records and communicates with other health team members
Initiates, conducts, and modifies prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve the desired objectives
Provides care in emergency settings, assists the physician, and conducts pulmonary rehabilitation
Explain planned therapy and goals to patient in age-appropriate terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcome and protect patient from nosocomial infection
Evaluate, treat, monitor, and record patient’s response to respiratory care
Conduct therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway
Make necessary modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient response
Assist physician to initiate and conduct pulmonary rehabilitation
Maintain level of professional competence and clinical knowledge
Complete the competency assessment program in the department orientation manual on initial hire, including self-assessment
Inform coordinator anytime the need is perceived for review or update to enhance clinical competency or clinical knowledge
Complete the requirement of continuing respiratory care education hours to maintain licensure within the two-year renewal period
Maintain BC LS, AC LS, PALS, or NALS certification as required
Complete all hospital required annual in-service education as required
Complete annual competency assessment and validation requirements (skills labs)
Perform defined responsibilities as shift leader when required
Utilize equipment and supplies efficiently
Assist in the orientation and continuing education of new employees as required
Participate in the continuing education of physicians, nursing staff, respiratory therapists and other ancillary personnel as required
Function as a mentor for respiratory therapy students
Participate in the education of patients and their families, including discharge training and asthma education
Seek first to understand
Demonstrate effective communication skills
Maintain open lines of communication and remain current by attending scheduled department meetings on a regular basis
Demonstrate teamwork by willingly helping other members of the healthcare delivery team
Strive to be a positive agent for change
Other duties as required
Skills & Requirements
The practitioner must be a graduate of an American Medical Association-approved 2 or 4 year program of respiratory therapy
The practitioner must have a minimum of one-year experience in the field of respiratory therapy
A minimum of six months of intensive care unit experience is preferred
The practitioner must be licensed by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care
The individual must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or must be eligible for registry and sit for and pass the registry examination within a specified amount of time
Achieves a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill and knowledge in assigned clinical areas
Keeps up with current developments and trends in area of expertise
Actively identifies new areas for learning
Regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities
Uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application
Treats others with dignity and respect
Listens and responds to needs and concerns of others
Makes customers and their needs a primary focus
Develops and sustains positive relationships
Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions
Demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments, and treats others with dignity, respect, and fairness
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships to facilitate accomplishment of work goals
Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities
Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions
Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable circumstances
Maintains effectiveness when experiencing changes in work tasks, environment or processes
Adjust effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Generates innovative solutions to work situations, trying different and novel ways to deal with problems and opportunities for improvement
Sets high standards of performance for self and others
Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
Imposes standards of excellence for self rather than having standards imposed
Identifies and corrects conditions that affect patient and employee safety
Upholds safety standards and reports safety issues and concerns to supervisor
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