Respiratory Therapist

Department:

Scotland Memorial Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status:

Part time

Shift:

Various (United States of America)

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Experience (Years/Type)
OMinimum Requirements
?None
OPreferred At Hire
?1-2 Years Of Experience


Certification/Licensure (including annual requirements)
oMinimum Requirements
?National Board of Respiratory Care Licensure, North Carolina Respiratory Therapist State Licensure, BLS, and ACLS
oPreferred At Hire
?PALS and NRP-Must obtain within 90 days of hire


Equipment (Experience And/Or Training)
OMinimum Requirements
OAs Applicable To Unit
OPreferred At Hire
?As Applicable To Unit
Specialized Training
OMinimum Requirements
OAs Applicable To Unit
OPreferred At Hire
?As Applicable To Unit

Computer Skills (Hardware & Software)
OMinimum Requirements
?Current To Date Microsoft Operating System
OPreferred At Hire
?Facility Acquired Information System
Other Skills And Competencies
OMinimum Requirements
?Demonstrates Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal. Diplomacy, Tact, And A Positive Approach To Problem Solving Are Required To Be Successful. Organizational Skills Are A Must. Fosters A Teamwork Environment. Must Be Able To Communicate With Patients, Customers, Other Departments, And Staff In An Articulate Manner.

Job Description:

Assessments:
oAge Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Young Adult/Adult 18–64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65-79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs
oCritical Thinking Skills
•Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action through a working knowledge of etiology and clinical presentation of disease status, pathophysiology, indications, contraindications and hazards of specific interventions.
•Demonstrates the ability to assess pathophysiology as related to ventilatory status, pulmonary mechanics, oxygenation, and acid-base balance and implement appropriate therapeutic or support modlities taking into consideration indications, contraindications, and hazards of specific therapeutic or support interventions.
•Demonstrates the ability to priotize patient illness severity during time of high inpatient volumes and/or increased patient acuity levels.
Planning:
oDevelops and documents individualized respiratory care plans within 8 hours of admission, based on assessment findings and patient-specific needs such as bronchodilator therapy, chest physiotherapy, and patient education on inhaler use, breathing techniques, and home care.
oWorks with the interdisciplinary team and patient/family to set realistic respiratory goals, including oxygen therapy, airway clearance, and ventilator weaning strategies.
Implementation:
oAdministers respiratory medications and therapies as ordered by the physician and outlined in the care plan, following hospital and department protocols.
•Demonstrates accurate technical skills and operational knowledge in:
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?Airway management (e.g., suctioning, intubation assistance)
?Mechanical ventilation setup and monitoring
?Non-invasive ventilation setup and monitoring
?Aerosol and oxygen therapy
?Arterial blood and venous gas sampling and interpretation
?Electrocardiogram
?Use and maintenance of respiratory equipment
oResponds effectively to respiratory emergencies, including code blues, rapid responses, and respiratory equipment alarms.
oClearly document and communicate assessment findings, therapy outcomes, and changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
oAssists in organizing daily RT assignments based on patient acuity and staff competencies. Takes on leadership responsibilities when delegated.
oProvides education on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to patients and families.
oEvaluates patient’s status and interventions and modifies plan as needed with input from care team members and patient/family.
oDocuments legibly on the patient record throughout the shift, is thorough, accurate, and complete.
oCompletes all respiratory tasks as on the EMR worklist in the appropriate timeframe.
oSatisfactorily completes annual competency review.
oReports critical test results to physicians within approved time frame and documents person notified, date and time of notification, and RBV as per departmental policy.
oConsistently demonstrates skills necessary to provide competent care to all patients for which are is assign