Respiratory Therapist

JOB TITLE:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
DEPARTMENT:
Cardiopulmonary Services

REPORTS TO:

Cardiopulmonary Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is be responsible for the delivery of high-quality services to their patients and is accountable for the responsibilities within the department maintaining confidentiality of patient information and ensuring that the objectives of patient care and the organization are being met. The RRT shall promote good public relations through contacts with patients, physicians, visitors, employees, peers and the public  Registered Respiratory Therapist is expected to perform duties and responsibilities with indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions within the scope of his or her practice.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will have direct and indirect supervision from the Cardiopulmonary Services Manager. The RRT is responsible for supervising and directing the activities of any student in the cardiopulmonary department. An RRT will demonstrate competency in and perform the duties in cardiopulmonary and associated interventions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide all cardiopulmonary procedures. Consult with others as required and adjust cardiopulmonary processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintain competency and perform arterial punctures. Arterial punctures include radial, brachial, and femoral when ordered by a clinician.
• Complies with the established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Compiles statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Maintains communication between the cardiopulmonary department, nursing and all ancillary departments for the purpose of improving patient care. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the cardiopulmonary department.
• Reports outcomes of cardiopulmonary activities performed on behalf of the patient.
• Ensures that cardiopulmonary standards and practices are met throughout the facility.
• Attend departmental meetings and actively participates on hospital committees as assigned.
• Obtain continuing education units as required per National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and Kentucky licensure laws (KBRC).
• Promote a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Protects patient confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Completes Annual Competency and Performance Appraisal Supplement for Age Appropriate Care
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS
• Proficiency in this position should be reached in 2-4 months.
• Must maintain CEU’s as established by the KBRC.
• Must be willing to take specialty classes as indicated.
• Must be skillful in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrates basic problem solving and time management skills.
• Must have knowledge and skills required to deliver high quality cardiopulmonary services, utilizing sound judgment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Subject to temperature changes from hot to cold.
• Subject to hazardous conditions where there is a danger to life, body and/or health.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.
• Regularly exposed to the risk of airborne and blood borne diseases.
• Occasionally exposed to radiation hazards.
• Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical hazards.
• Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals.
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals.
• Subject to hazards of flammable explosive gases.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
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