Respiratory Care Practitioner
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Gresham
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Respiratory Care PractitionerUS-OR-GRESHAMJob ID: 24-40073Type:
On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability Required)Mount
Hood Medical Center campusOverviewWhen every breath counts, when
every heartbeat is precious, you are there. Your skills make a
difference in the treatment of adult, geriatric, pediatric and
neonatal respiratory patients. In doing so, you strive for the
Legacy mission of making life better for others. You will perform
respiratory therapy, ventilator management, code team, EKG, and
other duties, which may include exercise stress testing and
pulmonary function testing. Duties are performed according to
physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to
technique and patient treatment. ResponsibilitiesCOMPETENCYAchieves
and maintains advanced level clinical skills necessary to care for
critical patients. Demonstrates knowledge of monitoring equipment
and proper interpretation of data including end tidal monitors and
pulmonary mechanics.Demonstrates ability to perform all modalities
of respiratory therapeutic treatments and medications adhering to
department policies and procedure.As per site specific
requirements, demonstrates ability to perform accurate diagnostic
procedures which may include: 12 lead ECG's, holter monitoring,
event recorders, exercise stress testing, bedside spirometry,
PFT's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, setup, function and
ability to trouble shoot effectively.Demonstrates ability to
perform safely and with proper technique arterial blood sampling
from puncture, arterial line, and umbilical line, as
appropriate.Demonstrates knowledge and function of Whole Blood
Analyzers. Able to trouble-shoot equipment, using appropriate
resources effectively. Performs and interprets QC data.Demonstrates
proper airway management techniques and assessment ensuring a
patent airway Demonstrates ability to effectively set up, operate
and demonstrate clinical assessment and application in use of
mechanical ventilation. Demonstrates ability to safely administer
specialty gases (iNO, Heliox, nitrogen mixtures) to mechanically
ventilated & non-ventilated patients.Assessment skills are kept
current and are utilized with accuracy and efficiency for all age
groups, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatrics. PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WORKLOAD:Performs
cardiopulmonary procedures using the knowledge, skills and
abilities required for the age of patients (neonate, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric) served. Goals of the department
are attained utilizing a clearly established daily plan of
treatments, procedures, clean up and maintenance with cooperation
through all shifts regardless of assignments or job title.Completes
and plans workload in an efficient, accurate and timely
manner.Flexible and adaptable in staffing and workload
distribution.Offers assistance to co-workers.Collaborates with
health team members using appropriate resources (skill, knowledge,
equipment and standards) to achieve positive outcomes. Demonstrates
thoroughness, anticipation of need, motivation and dedication in
accomplishing job expectations, which build confidence in
co-workers, patients and management. Performs tasks as assigned by
management.Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
(CQI) activities by integrating CQI action plans into daily
routine, participating in problem identification, data collection,
data evaluation and process improvement plans.
DOCUMENTATIONComplete, accurate and timely information is gathered
and documented in the department and patient records. Accurate
charges and record keeping is done to ensure proper
billing.Identifies patient by checking patient's I.D., full name
and medical record number according to department procedure.Reviews
patient chart and orders to ensure correct procedures.Logs
procedures and charges work completed.Follows department and
hospital procedures and policies. Charts and documents all work
done in the appropriate place.Participates in concurrent data
collection for Quality Planning and Monitoring.Accurate spelling is
maintained with legible penmanship in all areas.Kardexes are kept
current with new starts, discharges and transfers.Charges are
complete and accurate on each patient's daily activity department
record to assure correct patient billing. COMMUNICATIONVerbal and
non-verbal age-appropriate communications (neonate, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric) are open and positive with peers,
supervisors, physicians, patients and all outside customers, under
stressful and non-stressful circumstances. Patients and co-workers
confidentiality is maintained.Communicates and uses knowledge of
related anatomy and physiology to ensure appropriate and effective
care is delivered to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric patients.Maintains awareness of patients' status and
takes appropriate actions to meet their needs.Implements Patients'
Bill of Rights by acting as a patient advocate, providing patient
privacy, respecting confidentiality and using discretion when
discussing patient information.Keeps the Manager informed regarding
volume fluctuations.Provides constructive feedback regarding
departmental issues and standards when requested.Consistently
demonstrates effective and appropriate communications.Communicates
accurate, pertinent and thorough patient information during
shift-to-shift coverage.Maintains open and honest communication
with co-workers, manager and health care team.
ENVIRONMENT/SAFETYClinic environment, equipment, and personal
workspace are maintained in a neat and safe manner. Annual safety
and other hospital wide educational requirements are met in a
timely fashion and clearly documented.Practices universal and blood
and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to
procedures.Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment.Checks
equipment for disrepair.Reports, removes and labels malfunctioning
equipment.Attends all hospital and JCAHO required
inservices.Performs job requirements while maintaining awareness
and control of noise levels for co-workers and
patients.Demonstrates proper body mechanics to protect self and
patient; uses sufficient help when task exceeds personal
capabilities.Provides for patient safety by recognition of subtle
changes and initiating appropriate interventions, i.e.,
restraining, positioning, patient education, taking special
precautions and notifying nurse and/or physician when
appropriate.Notifies physician immediately of drug interaction or
error. Completes all paperwork for medication error or reaction.
Monitors and reports on patient condition to nurse or
physician.Follows all hospital and department policies and
procedures. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTProfessional education is
advanced through regular participation in internal/external
education opportunities in both broad and discipline-specific
topics. Completes annual competencies and keeps accurate files in
personal portfolio.Takes personal initiative to maintain current in
education (journals, books, inservices, seminars, etc.) in all
specialty areas assigned.Participates in presenting professional
information to colleagues and/or the community.Takes on special
responsibilities such as equipment evaluation or department
education. Attends 80% of department meetings. Participates in
self-development and educational process.Fulfills annual
education/validation/credentialing or licensure
requirements.Develops/implements plan for meeting own learning
needs.Maintains competency in ABG sampling skills.Demonstrates
competency in EKG tracing skills.Maintains own
competency/development records.Completes all annual department
competencies.Assists in orientation of new staff and students.
SPECIAL PROCEDURESThe Respiratory Care Practitioner has a basic
knowledge of related special procedures.Has an understanding of
what the following special procedures are for:BronchoscopyPulmonary
Function TestingHolter and Cardiac Event TestingCardiac Testing,
including Thallium Scans, signal Average ECG, transesophageol
Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms and Cardiac Drug Stress
TestingElectroencephalogramsSleep StudiesAble to schedule special
procedures appropriately and accurately, giving all pertinent
information to the patient (or knows where and how to find the
information)Communicates effectively with all physicians,
physician's office staff and other departments involved in special
procedures. QualificationsEducation:For employees hired on.after
January 16, 2011, minimum of an Associate degree in Respiratory
Therapy from a program accredited by the Committee On Accreditation
for Respiratory Care (COARC) or accredited by the American Medical
Association's Committee on Allied Health Education and
Accreditation (CAHEA). Experience: One-year experience preferred.
Basic familiarity wth computers preferred. Legacy's Values in
Action: Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
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Keywords: Legacy Health, Gresham , Respiratory Care Practitioner, Healthcare , Gresham, Oregon
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