Respiratory Technical Assistant

Respiratory Technical Assistant page is loaded## Respiratory Technical Assistant time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR100146#
**** 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.***#

*** Join our team now and work until you get your**
* *** Registered Respiratory Therapist certification******!***#
** Overview of the position:
** Assist Respiratory Care Practitioners in patient care according to professional practice standards, while providing support for Genesis Health Care System. Assembles, assures cleanliness and working condition of all equipment used in providing respiratory care.

Job Description
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
** 1.
Collects and evaluates clinical information.
2.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing respiratory medication administration, bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.  3.
Evaluates and monitors patients’ response to respiratory care and recommends modifications in therapeutic procedures.  4.
Selects, obtains, and maintains equipment to assure readiness.  5.
Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, adequate ventilation, oxygenation, and remove bronchopulmonary secretions.  6.
Stays current with department information and changes by attending department meetings and reading the weekly Huddle.
7.
Demonstrates ability to identify when to accept and refer complex issues to the next level to facilitate problem resolution.  8.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.  9.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.  10.
Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * 1.
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program.
2.
Current limited permit issued by the  Medical Board of Ohio in good standing.  3.
Must take credentialing exam within 90 days of graduation.
4.
Obtain NRBC RRT credential and Ohio Respiratory Care license within one (1) year of graduation date.
5.
BLS required. ACLS and PALS preferred  6.
NRP within 6 months.  7.
Therapeutic skills – Airway management – Diagnostic testing  8.
Ability to read, write, and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff and patients  9.
Attention to detail  10.
Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure  11.
Displays common sense and ability to make quick decisions
** PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
** 1.
Living the Genesis Mission, Vision, and Values:

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.  
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy, and respect.  
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.  
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.  
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.  
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.  
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.  
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.  
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.  2.
Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)  
• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.  
• Communicates effectively (i.e., advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.  
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.…