Registered Respiratory Therapist 10k Sign On Bonus

1. Clinical Practice and Care Management
   1. Administers all active therapy as procedure dictates.
   2. Has ability to perform all the duties listed in the cardiopulmonary skills checklist, as related to identified age specific population.
   3. Responds to emergency situations as outlined by unit and hospital policies and procedures. (i.e. high risk deliveries, codes, etc.)
   4. Attends C-Sections as a member of the C-Section team, and performs all duties competently.
   5. Is aware of department/hospital policy and procedures, and plans care accordingly. Enforces hospital policies as needed.
   6. Utilizes proper care and handling of all Cardiopulmonary equipment. Maintains all equipment according to schedule in a consistent manner.(Includes equipment cleaning per P&P)
   7. Performs set up and calibrations on equipment per policy and procedures.
   8. Troubleshoots equipment and calls appropriate service personnel if needed in a timely manner.
   9. Maintains appropriate departmental records and reports including equipment maintenance, infection control, QC as required.
   10. Accurately enters patient charges in order entry system.
   11. Competent member of Neonatal Transport Team. Responds to callback within allotted time.
   12. Instructs patients and families on home therapy as required.
   13. Serves as a resource person to staff, nursing personnel, and physicians; regarding Cardiopulmonary issues.
2. Conduct and Communication Skills
   1. Observes and enforces department\hospital policy concerning no smoking, telephone usage, dress code and other rules governing conduct while at work.
   2. Appropriately identifies self to others (i.e. patients, patient's family, staff, physicians, etc.)
   3. Accepts responsibility for action and omissions. Is responsive to identified need for change.
   4. Willing to adjust personal schedule to meet hospital staffing needs when requested (including weekends and holidays).
   5. Reports to department on time and prepared to begin assigned duties.
   6. Provides proper notification and advance notice for absence or tardiness and takes corrective action to prevent recurrences.
   7. Supports and encourages a harmonious working relationship within the department, other disciplines, and departments. Promotes an environment for an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve the mission/goals of the hospital. Motivates staff in a positive manner.
   8. Self-motivated; performs job duties utilizing effective time management. Seeks additional work as time permits.
   9. Seeks guidance about questionable or uncertain situations.
   10. Demonstrates cost conscious attitude toward staffing, supplies, and departmental function.
   11. Obtains and uses information to improve patient outcomes and individual and hospital performance. Maintains interdepartmental communication through utilization of available resources.
   12. Follows established hospital guidelines with regards to appropriate access of information.
   13. Utilizes hospital and/or departmental manuals appropriately (i.e. Safety Manual, MSDS Manual, Policy & Procedure Manuals, etc.)
   14. Respects each patient's rights and conducts business relationships with patients and the public in an ethical manner. (i.e. confidentiality, privacy, security, preferences, etc.)
   15. Reflects the hospital's values and a sensitivity to the hospital's ethical and compliance principles in his/her daily activities.
   16. Able to institute and follow policy and procedures as related to ethical issues.
   17. Follows appropriate channels of communication to effectively express ideas, issues, concerns, suggestions, and questions.

License:
Current Mississippi Licensure as Respiratory Therapist NBRC 
Current CPFT or RPFT or NPS or ACCS or SDS required.
American Heart Association BLS CPR Card

Education:
Graduate of accredited program in Respiratory Therapy preferred.