Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT

Respiratory Therapist-Certified A Brief Overview Administers respiratory care therapy, under medical and administrative direction in the treatment, management, control diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies of the cardio-pulmonary system as ordered and according to established standards and practices. What you will do Reviews patient#s medical record prior to each session to obtain and record identifying information required for the treatment and patient records. Demonstrates knowledge and skills and maintains competencies required to provide care appropriate to age of the patients served within department. Informs and explains cardiopulmonary techniques and rehabilitative exercises purposes and procedures to the patient and/or parents of newborns prior to commencement of procedures. Administers Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing treatments, medical gas administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as ordered by physician, consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, patient safety practices and departmental activities. Assesses patient to determine appropriateness of therapy and makes recommendations to physician regarding proper treatment mode. Performs respiratory therapy/treatment. Observes patient and equipment during treatments noting patient#s response and progress towards meeting the desired outcomes. Reports adverse or any unusual reactions or events. Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry. Updates charts, exams and patient#s records. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data maintaining confidentiality at all times. Initiates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation on patients requiring ventilator support. Determines patient#s ventilator status by testing patients inspiratory force measurements, tidal volume and vital capacity. Weans patients from mechanical ventilation to spontaneous breathing per order of physician. Performs arterial punctures/testing and pulmonary function studies and assists with bronchoscopy procedures. Counsels with and instructs patients and/or parents of newborns regarding various cardiopulmonary techniques and rehabilitative exercises. Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies. Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS/ACLS as required. Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction to achieve positive patient outcomes. Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data. Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies). Participates in quality/performance improvement. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement and to produce the best value service. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow-up. Performs equipment maintenance and aseptic techniques. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, safety, environment and infection control standards. Provides support to nursing and other ancillary staff to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training. Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday shifts to provide continuous Respiratory coverage as required. Qualifications Graduate of Respiratory Therapy Training Program in an approved AMA school Required and Associate#s Degree Required and Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Required CRT- Certified Respiratory Therapist TN state licensure Upon Hire Required and CPR- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of a Respiratory Therapy program Required Physical Demands Standing- Constantly Walking- Constantly Sitting- Rarely Lifting- Frequently Carrying- Frequently Pushing- Occasionally Pulling- Occasionally Climbing- Occasionally Balancing- Occasionally Stooping- Frequently Kneeling- Frequently Crouching- Frequently Crawling- Occasionally Reaching- Frequently Handling- Frequently Grasping- Frequently Feeling- Constantly Talking- Constantly Hearing- Constantly Repetitive Motions- Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination- Constantly Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Respiratory Therapist-Certified

A Brief Overview

Administers respiratory care therapy, under medical and administrative direction in the treatment, management, control diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies of the cardio-pulmonary system as ordered and according to established standards and practices.

What you will do

• Reviews patient's medical record prior to each session to obtain and record identifying information required for the treatment and patient records. Demonstrates knowledge and skills and maintains competencies required to provide care appropriate to age of the patients served within department.
• Informs and explains cardiopulmonary techniques and rehabilitative exercises purposes and procedures to the patient and/or parents of newborns prior to commencement of procedures.
• Administers Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing treatments, medical gas administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as ordered by physician, consistent with patient care policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, patient safety practices and departmental activities. Assesses patient to determine appropriateness of therapy and makes recommendations to physician regarding proper treatment mode. Performs respiratory therapy/treatment. Observes patient and equipment during treatments noting patient's response and progress towards meeting the desired outcomes. Reports adverse or any unusual reactions or events. Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry. Updates charts, exams and patient's records. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Initiates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation on patients requiring ventilator support.
• Determines patient's ventilator status by testing patients inspiratory force measurements, tidal volume and vital capacity.
• Weans patients from mechanical ventilation to spontaneous breathing per order of physician.
• Performs arterial punctures/testing and pulmonary function studies and assists with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Counsels with and instructs patients and/or parents of newborns regarding various cardiopulmonary techniques and rehabilitative exercises.
• Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies. Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS/ACLS as required.
• Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Participates in quality/performance improvement. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement and to produce the best value service.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow-up.
• Performs equipment maintenance and aseptic techniques. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, safety, environment and infection control standards.
• Provides support to nursing and other ancillary staff to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday shifts to provide continuous Respiratory coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Respiratory Therapy Training Program in an approved AMA school Required and
• Associate's Degree Required and
• Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Required
• CRT- Certified Respiratory Therapist TN state licensure Upon Hire Required and
• CPR- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
• Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of a Respiratory Therapy program Required

Physical Demands

• Standing- Constantly
• Walking- Constantly
• Sitting- Rarely
• Lifting- Frequently
• Carrying- Frequently
• Pushing- Occasionally
• Pulling- Occasionally
• Climbing- Occasionally
• Balancing- Occasionally
• Stooping- Frequently
• Kneeling- Frequently
• Crouching- Frequently
• Crawling- Occasionally
• Reaching- Frequently
• Handling- Frequently
• Grasping- Frequently
• Feeling- Constantly
• Talking- Constantly
• Hearing- Constantly
• Repetitive Motions- Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination- Constantly

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.