Carle Health Peoria , IL 61601
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Respiratory Therapy Assistant
Department: Respiratory Care - CPKH
Usual Schedule: as needed
Regions:
On Call Requirements: as needed
Job Category: Allied Health
Work Location: Pekin Hospital
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 36723
Secondary Job Category:
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: as needed
Education Requirements: Not Indicated
Shift: As Needed
Location: Peoria, IL
Holiday Requirements: as needed
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, educating staff and patients in all aspects of respiratory therapy & ECG, respiratory staff orientation and other duties as requested by Manager of Respiratory Care.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Required English Skills:Basic reading skills
Basic writing skills
Basic oral skills
Communication Skills:Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of people
Maintain confidential information
Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information
Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor
Computer Skills:Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.* Interprets and executes physician orders
Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages
Performs patient education
Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
Notifies leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
Documents all patient care errors
Informs nurses or other care givers when appropriate on patient care issues
Uses protective equipment appropriately
Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
Always washes hands between patients and procedures
Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
Performs oxygen rounds and oxygen tank rounds as assigned.
Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen and/or nebulizer
Responds to emergency situations and codes immediately
Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
PRIORITIZES PATIENT CARE BASED ON ACUITY AND USES TIME, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES PRODUCTIVELY* Answers pages and new orders in a timely manner
Responds promptly to urgent needs
Utilizes free time constructively
Uses slow time to improve unit and department appearance
Uses slow time to stock areas and clean equipment
Assists other healthcare workers
Uses free time to participate in department projects
Completes work within assigned shift
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work
Remains flexible to changing work load
Responds to delegation by charge personnel
Adheres to treatment schedule
Completes activities while conserving resources
MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY* Completes documentation of all therapy and oxygen
Completes documentation on all internal forms
Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily
Documents complete and accurate information on all ECGs* Completes accurate documentation on all diagnostic tests
Learns the functions of new equipment as appropriate
Learns new procedures as appropriate
Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe
Attends educational offerings to validate skills
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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