Respiratory Care Practitioner - Inpatient ; Eligible

Position: Respiratory Care Practitioner - Inpatient Areas (Sign On Bonus Eligible)
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**** GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
****** In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis Health Care System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do*****- always.
****** Compassion and understanding are essential to patients struggling with chronic respiratory disorders. At Genesis, every day you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, using your experience and knowledge as a Respiratory Therapist.  You will provide evidence-based assessments, treatments, and care to patients of all ages.
****** Your responsibilities include critical care support, emergency room assistance, intubation, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosolized medication delivery, and CPR/code team participation. You will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, by setting/monitoring therapeutic goals, operating diagnostic/therapeutic equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation. Our clinicians seek to provide the best care available to patients and provide educational support to our communities.
****** Come join our team of compassionate Respiratory professionals!***#
** This position is Sign on Bonus Eligible - up to $15,000!

**** All shifts are available:
*** Day shift
* Night shift
* Varied PRN shift
** All schedules are available:
*** Full-time – 60 to 72 hours every two weeks
* Part-time – 32 – 48 hours every two weeks
* PRN – On-call.  Must work a minimum 96 hours every six months# # #
** Overview of the position:
** Delivers patients care and diagnostic testing according to professional practice standards, while providing support for Genesis Health Care System divisions. Acts as a resource through making decisions utilizing critical thinking. Reviews existing clinical data, collects or recommends obtaining additional pertinent clinical data. Evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan and participates in the development of the respiratory care plan.

Assembles, and assures cleanliness of all equipment used in providing respiratory care.#
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Reviews data in the patient record and recommends diagnostic procedures to restore pulmonary function, alleviate respiratory-associated pain, and promote patient recovery.  2.
Collects and evaluates clinical information.  3.
Perform therapeutic procedures, evaluate and report results.  4.
Determine appropriateness of and participate in developing and recommending modifications to respiratory care plans: mechanical ventilator management, spirometry, co-oximetry; ABG sampling and analysis; pressure-volume, flow-volume loops, and cuff pressure.  5.
Selects, obtains and assures equipment readiness.  6.
Understands and performs assessment-based patient care.  7.
Performs quality control procedures for: blood analysis devices; diagnostic equipment; ventilator volume/flow/pressure calibration; gas metering devices.  8.
Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, adequate ventilation, oxygenation and remove bronchopulmonary secretions.  9.
Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory care and recommends modifications in therapeutic procedures.  10.
Demonstrates ability to identify when to accept and refer complex issues to the next level to facilitate problem resolution.  11.
Provides clinical direction to respiratory staff throughout the shift of duty and area of responsibility when assigned charge.  12.
Demonstrates proficiency with clinical knowledge to be a resource person for new employees.  13.
Directs treatments given by Respiratory Technical Assistants, students, and orientees.  14.
Stays current with department information and changes by attending department meetings and reading the weekly Huddle.  15.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by…