Respiratory Care Practitioner - Outpatient

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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.*##

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Day Shift - 12 (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Department:

Perry County Respiratory## Overview of 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
** 1.
Reviews data in the patient record and recommends diagnostic procedures.  2.
Collects and evaluates clinical information.  3.
Performs procedures and reports results, determine appropriateness of and participate in developing and recommending modifications to respiratory care plans: spirometry, flow-volume loops, lung volume measurements, DLCO testing, MIP/MEP, Airway resistance, testing, ABG sampling/co-oximetry and analysis; pressure-volume, Cardiopulmonary Stress (CPET) tests, Simple stress tests, bronchial provocation tests, and the administration of nebulized medications.  4.
Selects, obtains equipment and assures equipment readiness.  5.
Performs quality control procedures for: blood analysis devices; diagnostic equipment; volume/flow/pressure calibration; gas metering devices.  6.
Conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to maintain guidelines of the American Thoracic Society (ATS).  7.
Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory care during diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.  8.
Checks all equipment and corrects malfunctions.  9.
Demonstrates ability to identify when to accept and refer complex issues to the next level to facilitate problem resolution.  10.
Demonstrates proficiency with clinical knowledge to be a resource person for new employees.  11.
Stays current with department information and changes by reading the weekly Huddle and attending department meetings.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * 1.
Graduate of a CoARC approved respiratory program.  2.
RRT or CRT required.
3.
Current BLS certification.  4.
Current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential in good standing.  5.
State Medical Board of Ohio Respiratory Care license in good standing.  6.
Recommend CPFT or RPFT certification.  7.
NIOSH training within 2 years of hire date.  8.
Ability to read, write, and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff and patients.
9.
Attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize under pressure.  10.
Displays common sense and ability to make quick decisions.  11.

Experience with therapeutic skills, airway management, and diagnostic testing.
** 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.
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