Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Clinical Specialists and/or PFT Therapists are credentialed respiratory therapists actively working in their area of specialty credentialing.  Sr. Respiratory Therapists are required to attain additional credentialing as appropriate for their area of expertise: Examples CPFT, RPFT, FCC course, neonatal/Pediatric specialty, NRP, etc. Sr. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for performing various therapeutic and site/unit-specific advanced practice procedures.  He/she will provide professional leadership representing the respiratory care department in daily activities as well as participate in unit specific meetings and related clinical workgroups. Sr. Respiratory Therapists will participate in orientation of staff and student training programs. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Provides professional leadership in the delivery of patient care.  

Uses "AIDET" principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization.   (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You). 

Where appropriate, with each patient interaction, uses the concept of "Managing Up" – a form of communication that positions information, a person, or team in a positive manner. 

Provides a consistent experience to patients, families, visitors and internal customers by using "Key Words at Key Times."  Specifically, uses key words to help patients to understand what is happening with their care, help internal customers understand their service better, and build relationships. 

Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in the health system committees or work groups as needed. 

Maintains the confidentiality of information according to HIPPA guidelines.  

Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices; alerts management of any safety issues or concerns. 

Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines obtains and maintains competencies per RT II orientation. Some examples below: 

 

Cardiopulmonary arrest situations 

Other emergency situations 

Participates in patient rounds  

Ensure treatments/therapies/diagnostic testing is provided in accordance with physician orders and approved medical protocols.  

Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition and contacts repair personnel or Charge therapists as appropriate 

Based on clinical assessment of patient situations, suggests changes in therapies, etc., to medical staff to benefit cardiopulmonary patient care. 

Demonstrates knowledge of procedure(s) for oxygen and medical air shutdown. 

Understands and takes an active role to stay updated on hospital and departmental policies and proc