Respiratory Therapist - First Shift

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist III participates on the clinical ladder which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Respiratory Therapist III cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist III is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy.

The Respiratory Therapist III is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY - 456170
Worker Sub Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

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• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care required.

Three years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification – American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) – AHA approved required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification required.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 10 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.

• Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations.
• Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner.

• 10 annual Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Two recommendations of peer support.
• Cross-trained to work in multiple areas such as critical care, cardiopulmonary rehab, NICU, etc.
• Minimum of 8 hours of community service project related to healthcare industry.
• Acts as a positive role model for precepting students and new employees.
• One annual PDSA, committee, or performance improvement project as approved by the leadership team.
• Ability to lead shift huddle, safety call, and other…