RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. in Fort Defiance, AZ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer and monitor respiratory therapies, operate and troubleshoot equipment, and participate in emergency responses in both outpatient clinics and inpatient units.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC CRT credential, and an active unrestricted state license; at least two years of clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience in respiratory care.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• NBRC CRT credential and active state license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine respiratory care interventions.
• Administer and monitor respiratory therapies in clinic or hospital settings.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
• Assist with airway management and emergency airway support.
• Participate in Code Blue, Rapid Response, and CPR as needed.
• Provide patient education and conduct diagnostic testing in outpatient, mobile, and community settings.
• Maintain documentation and ensure quality and safety in all procedures.

Skills

Respiratory care

Airway management

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC CRT credential

Active unrestricted Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Cardiac monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Details

Description

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Hourly Range: $32.25/ Hour - $40.31/ Hour

• APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE***
• RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED***

Essential Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

Patient Care Delivery

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate respiratory care interventions.
• Administers and monitors respiratory therapies in the clinic or clinical setting, when needed.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
• Assist with airway management, including intubation, extubation, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and emergency airway support.
• Participates in emergency responses for Code Blue, Rapid Response, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Monitor patient response to therapy, reports changes in patient condition to healthcare team and modifies treatment plans in accordance with physician orders, clinical protocols, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Performs respiratory care, patient education and diagnostic testing in the outpatient clinic, mobile unit and community settings.

Diagnostic And Monitoring

• Performs arterial punctures, analyze blood gas specimens and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Obtains and/or induce sputum specimens for clinical laboratory analysis.
• Performs, administers and evaluates cardiac diagnostic studies (Electrocardiogram, Exercise Stress Test, Holter Monitor, and Cardiac Event Monitor).
• Performs, administers and evaluates pulmonary function diagnostic studies (Spirometry, Lung Volumes, DLCO, and Six Minute Walk Test).
• Performs, administers, monitors and evaluates pulse oximetry diagnostic studies and home sleep apnea tests.
• Assist with oxygen qualification testing and coordination with durable medical equipment (DME) providers.

Patient And Family Education

• Provides education and clinical support to patients and families about pulmonary illness, disease management, medication management, home equipment/supply use, and respiratory therapies.
• Assess patient understanding, learning readiness, and health literacy, and adapt education accordingly.
• Plan, coordinate, evaluate and participates in community outreach events, health fairs, schools, and community based programs.

Safety And Compliance

• Performs maintenance, calibration, assembly, quality control of respiratory therapy equipment, cardiopulmonary diagnostic equipment, pulmonary function diagnostic and blood gas diagnostic equipment.
• Ensures proper cleaning, disinfection, maintenance and safe operation of respiratory equipment, completes repair requisition to Healthcare Technology Services for malfunctioning equipment.
• Comply with infection control, safety practices, licensing standards, accreditation and regulatory standards (CMS, CAP, and State Licensing Boards).
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Verifies current and appropriate medical provider orders, if necessary contacts supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with documentation, coding, and billing requirements related to outpatient services.
• Participates fully in quality assurance and performance improvement process and contributes to department goals.

Collaboration

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and patient rounds.
• Consultant to the providers and healthcare team regarding respiratory care practices.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and clinic staff to support continuity of care.

Clinical And Technical Competency

• Maintain and demonstrates competency in required respiratory care skills, respiratory equipment and blood gas laboratory operations.
• Participates and completes required department and hospital training.
• Assists with training and orientation of new employees.
• Provides continuing education to hospital clinical staff on current and new developments in respiratory care.

Administrative And Support

• Manages scheduled patient workflow efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters in the electronic health record.
• Receives consults and orders from medical providers related to respiratory care services.
• Utilizes computers, printer, scanner, software and other applications to perform front office procedures, perform testing procedures, download/compile equipment data ad develop test reports.
• Assists with inventory control, ensures uninterrupted supply of necessary supplies and accessories.
• Participates in the development and revision of department protocols, policies and procedures.
• Attends department and hospital meetings.
• May be required to work in an inpatient setting in times of emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications

• Two (2) years of clinical experience in general respiratory care.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Active and unrestricted Respiratory Care Practitioner State License, any U.S. State.

Licensure/ Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, maintain valid certification.
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, maintain valid certification.
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, maintain valid certification.
• Current American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, maintain valid certification.

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.