REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-WESTMORELAND MANOR

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care and diagnostics in critical care and medical/surgical units. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership abilities, with a commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-6 months clinical rotations required.
• Ability to communicate complex topics effectively.
• Strong judgment and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all modes of respiratory care as per physician orders.
• Monitor and manage ventilator for life support patients.
• Provide patient education related to respiratory health.

Skills

Leadership Ability

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Basic Math

Education

Graduated from CoARC approved Respiratory Program

Tools

PC and Related Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) provides all modes of respiratory care and diagnostics, on physician order, within the Critical Care, General Care Medical/Surgical units, and specialty departments as required. Acts on a broad knowledge base and experience in working with physicians and other health-care providers. This is accomplished without direct supervision in most cases. The Registered Therapist may act as a resource person for other members of the department.

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Description

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) provides all modes of respiratory care and diagnostics, on physician order, within the Critical Care, General Care Medical/Surgical units, and specialty departments as required. Acts on a broad knowledge base and experience in working with physicians and other health-care providers. This is accomplished without direct supervision in most cases. The Registered Therapist may act as a resource person for other members of the department.

Essential Job Functions

• Performance of Technical Practice
• Provides highly technical Respiratory Care procedures in any environment following unit specific orientation
• Initiates and maintains ventilator management for patient on life support except at Westmoreland Manor.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation for all age groups served.
• Maintains and monitors the function of all Respiratory Care equipment in use.
• Acts as a resource to other health care providers, regarding clinical issues.
• Patient Care
• Assesses patients for require respiratory care services. Reassesses daily or as often as necessary.
• Administers inhaled medications, monitors patient reaction to medication, reports response and/or adverse reaction to nurse and physician.
• Provides patient and family or care giver with education related to disease process or dysfunction, therapy ordered, medication, dosage, methods and equipment use and functions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care-planning process as required by various nursing or patient care units, and in discharge planning process as needed.
• Clinical decision-Making:
• Assimilates large quantities of data while caring for critically ill patients.
• Modifies and directs respiratory care procedures and diagnostics, based on acquired data and patient clinical findings.
• Assists with the coordination of patient care relating to cardiopulmonary dysfunction, in co-operation with the physician, nurse, and other health care providers.
• Policy and Procedure
• Understands department policy and procedure to assure compliance with same.
• Avoids deviation from policy and/or procedure preventing the potential for adverse effect either on an employee, patient or visitor.
• Reviews departmental policy and procedure on an annual basis and make recommendations for appropriate changes.
• Communication
• Provides clear, concise, organized written and oral communication to management and staff.
• Interacts effectively with physicians, patients, management and co-workers.
• Documents in a neat, timely and legible fashion as appropriate.
• Documents in EMR per department guidelines.
• Serves as a liaison and positive role model to other departments.
• Communicates directly with physician regarding patient respiratory status, recommendations for therapy, and diagnostic testing.
• Takes and transcribes verbal and telephone orders from physicians.
• Maintain supply and inventory in assigned areas.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of stock depletion as it occurs.
• Keeps department and other areas of responsibility clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Specialty Functions

• Information Processing
• Transcribes and carries out orders correctly.
• Utilizes all applicable information systems appropriately.
• Charges equipment, supplies and services accurately.
• Quality Assessment and Improvement
• Demonstrates ongoing awareness and participation in quality improvement program.
• Responds with improved performance to results obtained from QA monitors.
• Identifies problems and reports to manager when appropriate.
• Locates and uses reference manuals
• Maintains a working knowledge of department and system policy and procedure.
• Locates and uses department and system protocols, procedures, and policy manuals such as infection control, MSDS, OSHA, and on line policy manuals.
• Performs specialized procedures, tasks, and functions. These may vary between entities and not all RCPs will perform these functions. Specialized orientation/training will be provided to RCPs performing the following tasks.
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy procedures.
• Completes blood gas and electrolyte analysis.
• Performs all required diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Completes pulmonary stress and metabolic testing.
• Functions as a member of the Rapid Response team.
• Participates as an integral member of emergency resuscitation teams serving all age groups.
• Performs EKG's.
• Performs Intravenous Catheter Insertion and Phlebotomy on Patients.
  

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Co ARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved Respiratory program required with minimum of three (3) to six (6) months of clinical rotations.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Medical Terminology
• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency
• Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.
• Strong time management; ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics; ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings; flexibility in scheduling.
• Ability to communicate with all members of the health care team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Care Experience
• ACLS
• Experience in Pulmonary Function testing, bronchoscopies, blood gas analysis, and neonatal mechanical ventilation.
• Neonatal resuscitation course.
• PALS
• For a long-term care facility, one (1) -two (2) years prior experience in a long-term care facility.
  
  

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

x

Operates Vehicle (company)

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

x

8 Hours Shifts

x

x

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

x

On-Call

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

x

Travel Between Sites

x

x

Direct Patient Care

x

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

x

Hearing Protection

x

Hand Protection

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

x

Body Protection

x

x

Latex Exposure

x

x

Solvent Exposure

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

x

x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

x

Mist Exposure

x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

Laser Exposure

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

x

x

Sitting

x

x

Walking

x

x

Climbing Stairs

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

Fine Finger Manipulation

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

10#

50#

Carry

x

10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

Color Vision

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

###

20#

30#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

20#

30#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

20#

30#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

20#

30#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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