Description:
The Respiratory Therapist performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory care procedures in general and in intensive patient care areas, or home care environment.
Schedule: Full-Time, Days / Nights
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
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Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.
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Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status.
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Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented.
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Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.
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Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes.
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Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation.
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Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
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Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Associate degree and / or certification required from CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy.
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Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
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Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (C/RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
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1-5 years of experience is preferred.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
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Work requires moderate effort for such activities as bending, stretching, stooping, pushing or walking.
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Occasional heavy lifting.
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Occasional exposure to seasonal unpleasant environmental conditions or cramped workspace.
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Occasional exposure to serious injury or environmental hazards to include blood and bodily fluids requiring standard precautions.
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May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials and combative patients.
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Work is performed in patient care environment and is often fast-paced, requiring use of prioritization skills.
