Registered Respiratory Therapist

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate shall not be a factor in employment for this position. Due to the nature of hospital services, it may become necessary to work extended hours.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or cardiac disease. When qualified by experience and trained may perform the duties of an RRT. NICU as applicable.

POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports To:
• Reports to Director and manager of Cardiopulmonary
• Supervises:
• Certificate program graduate.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education
• None
• Minimum Work Experience
• None
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• Texas State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Effective 07/18/2017, National Board Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required. Appropriate CPR Certification.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• None
• Preferred Qualification
• Experience: One year including NICU experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a high degree of concentration in order to work in an acute care environment maintaining patient safety, productivity and a positive image with patient, family and co-workers. Constant walking, lifting and manipulating of equipment requiring strength to move when occupied. Takes constructive criticism and uses it as a tool for growth and development of needed skills. May be exposed to communicable diseases and may be exposed to combative and/or irrational patients.

 

QUALITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence based solutions. Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA -- Plan, Do, Check, Act). Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities to continually build skills. Understands and abides by all safety regulations.

 

SERVICE EXCELLENCE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Generally and in all job specific duties: Maintains patient confidentiality. Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers. Uses telephone and elevator etiquette. Acts as an employee ambassador. Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization. Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.

 

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Generally and in all job specific duties: Takes responsibility for solving problems. Treats company resources responsibly. Performs work functions timely and accurately. Respects our environment; keeps public areas neat and clean and returns supplies to the appropriate areas.

 

PEOPLE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Supports the team through good attendance. Maintains a professional appearance. Creates a positive team environment; flexible and supportive setting an example of cooperation. Uses meaningful communication; provides honest feedback that is valuable and not critical and discourages negative talk and gossip. Respect co-workers.

 

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the req