Respiratory Therapist - Third Shift

Position: Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Third Shift
## Department

RESPIRATORY THERAPY - 456170## Worker Sub Type Regular## Work Shift Third Shift (United States of America)
** Pay Grade
** 117#
** 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.  Responsibilities and Duties  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.

** Education
* * Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care required    
** Experience
* * Three years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required    
** Certification & Licensures
** 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.

** Qualifications
* * Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required  Strong verbal communication skills required  Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations required  Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required  Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required  Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required  Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required    Qualifications for Respiratory Therapist III  10 annual 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 leadership duties as assigned  Ability to rent necessary equipment, create and adjust shift assignments as necessary, and facilitate the operational needs of the shift  Must attend deliveries and assist with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as assigned (where applicable)    
** FLSA Classification
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