Respiratory Therapist I PRN Nights

Department:

36402 Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Night Shift PRN

Major Responsibilities: RRT/Patient Relationship: Performs patient assessment to ensure appropriate and effective procedures are performed 1) Reviews physician orders. Notifies physician in situations of incomplete, conflicting or inappropriate orders 2) Assesses appropriateness of order and recommends a case plan in regards to patient diagnosis/status. 3) Modalities include but are not limited to mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, arterial blood gas acquisition, routine pulse oximetry, administration of supplemental oxygen/aerosol therapy, and bronchial hygiene procedures Assuring/Improving Quality: Maintain quality, effectiveness of care 1) Participates in continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs as required 2) Incorporates standards of care into practice 3) Identifies patient/family concerns and communicates information to Nursing staff 4) Identifies current literature in area of practice. Patient/Staff Education/Orientation: Demonstrates a commitment to learning needs of patients and staff 1) Identifies patient and/or staff learning needs. Initiate teaching using respiratory protocols, patient care standards, and plan of care. 2) Recognizes own abilities and contributes to a “learning” environment. 3) Participates in the Asthma Education initiative 4) Provides inservices as needed, to staff, physicians and patients 5) Obtains a minimum of 12 CEU’s annually. 6) Attends clinical inservices (internal/external) in order to maintain clinical knowledge base. 7) Assists in developing/reviewing department policy and procedures Demonstrates the use of standard Respiratory practices as a model of care 1) Completes assessments, reviews orders and performs modalities in a timely, professional manner. 2) Prioritizes and organizes assigned procedures to ensure continuity of care 3) Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. 4) Utilizes resources to maintain standards of clinical respiratory model. Leadership/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines. Acts as a member of the patient care team. Demonstrates professional behaviors and is committed to self development. 1) Contributes to effective operations of the department 2) Sets professional development goals with guidance from management team. 3) Seeks opportunity for professional growth 4) Demonstrates effective communication and feedback skills 5) Acts in a “lead” capacity as assigned. 6) Precepts new RRT’s/CRT’s while serving as a role model. Licensure: Respiratory Care Practitioner Education/Experience Required: • RRT • Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy, willing to obtain Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Strong interpersonal, clinical, problem solving, team building and communication skills. • Must work well under stressful situations • Computer skills • RRT • Licensed as RCP in Illinois Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: N/A If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Addendum: Additional Accountabilities for Reg Respiratory Therapist working in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. 1. To administer safe and effective exercise and to provide quality care to adult/pediatric patients involved in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. 2. Assurance of appropriate, safe, and effective exercise • Comply with the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care profession, ACMC, and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation department. • A