Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Children's Hospital & Medical Center is at the momment seeking for Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy right now, this career will be dwelled in Nebraska. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Provides appropriate respiratory care specific to the pediatric population in accordance with the hospital policy/procedure. ! Assesses, plans and implements appropriate respiratory plan of care based on the cardiopulmonary needs of the patients. Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and recommends revisions to the multidisciplinary care team
Essential Functions/Competencies
% of Time
95%
Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, methods and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physician’s orders.
Read physicians’ orders, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient’s condition.
Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
Monitor patient’s physiological responses to therapy such as vital sign! s, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consul! t with physician if adverse reactions occur.
Administer therapeutic gases including nitrogen, nitric oxide, heliox, etc.
Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians’ orders.
Maintain charts that contain patient pertinent identification and therapy information.
Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently and notify manager/supervisor when repairs are necessary.
Educate patients and/or their families about the patient’s condition and teach appropriate disease management techniques such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
Conduct lung capacity tests to evaluate patient’s cardiopulmonary functions.
Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, exter! nal cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Complete all required respiratory therapy competency tests within specified timeline.
Demonstrate competency in identified technical skills for the respiratory department at the specific work area.
Other duties may also include Clinical Instructor (schedule dependant on the contract with Respiratory Therapy schools):
Supervise contracted Respiratory Therapy (RT) students from specified schools in the clinical hospital setting.
Orients RT students to their role in the hospital, which includes scope of service, policies and procedures, patient safety, and professionalism.
Orients RT students to the equipment used by RT at Children’s.
Provides opportunities for directly supervised hands on learning in the clinical setting.
Responsible for accurate completion and documentation of all Respiratory Therapy performed with RT students.
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Responsible for accurate “Hand off†of patient information and! ordered Respiratory Therapy performed with RT students.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
5%
Other duties as assigned.
100%
JOB STANDARDS
Achieves department/organization Outcomes
All
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Interacts with patients/families/customers and utilizes feedback to improve and reinforce satisfaction
Meets department/organization satisfaction goals
Financial
Identifies and implements systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses that do not compromise quality of services/mission.
Meets department/organization financial goals
Quality
Utilizes performance measurement to improve patient/customer outcomes
Meets department/organization quality go! als
Dept.
Specific
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Implements respiratory therapies in accordance with the patient condition needs.
Financial
Adjust staffing according to “Guidelines for Determining Respiratory Therapist Workload†as needed.
Optimizes the use of time, materials and equipment.
Quality
Achieves individual goals.
Obtains 75% overall on quality assurance monitors to achieve Successful/Solid Performance rating. Obtains 90% overall on quality assurance monitors to achieve Commendable Performance rating.
Takes personal responsibility to adhere to department/organization policies and procedures, compliance and regulatory agency requirements
All
Understands and performs role in emergency situations (i.e. disruptive individuals, internal/ external disaster, CPR, Code Adam)
Understands and practices regulatory agency standards and department/! organization policies/procedures including: Joint Commission, OSHA, HIP! AA, Infection Control, Environment of Care, National Patient Safety Goals
Addresses non-compliance with department/organization standards
Meets mandatory department/organization job requirements within established time frames (i.e. physicals, annual mandatory reviews, participates and physically attends 75% of required staff meetings, licensure/certification, CPR for direct care providers)
Dept.
Specific
Completes department education/in-services as scheduled.
Ensures that administered therapy matches physician order.
Perform supportive services (e.g. cleaning and calibrating equipment) as assigned/needed.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider card and Pediatric Life Support care re required within 6 months of hire and cannot be expired for more than 6 months.
Commendable rating requires the RT to meet the expectations listed above with minimal assistance from supervisor, manager or others.
! Supports a work environment that focuses on staff, customer, patient/families through safe practices and effective communication.
All
Demonstrates and supports staff/visitor/patient/vendor identification policy
Utilizes variance reporting system to enhance safety and identify changes for best practice
Protects Patient Privacy
Incorporates department/organization communication into work practices
Dept.
Specific
Develops and communicates an individual patient/family plan of care based on physician orders, patient assessment and input from the multidisciplinary team.
Evaluates respiratory therapies to include patient/parent response and progression toward goal/outcome, revising as necessary.
Completed documentation of Goals, Assessments, Progress Notes and Patient Flow Sheet with appropriate information and in the timely manner described on policies and protocols.
Willingly works! with others to identify and achieve common goals.
Willingly a! ccepts and completed daily assignments and seeks opportunities to help other staff RTs.
Communicates with other RTs using the RT Report Standards.
Commendable rating requires the RT to participate in changes within the department and seek opportunities for better patient care.
BEHAVIORS
Excellence in Service to Children, Families, Colleagues and Other Customers
Anticipates customer needs, understands their expectations and responds appropriately.
Respect for Human Dignity
Treats others with compassion, fairness, courtesy and respect while honoring their uniqueness.
Cooperative Work Relationships
Willingly works with others to identify and achieve common goals.
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors
Enthusiastically approaches their role and displays pride in the organization
Honesty and Integrity
Takes personal responsibility for doing the right thing.
Wis! e Use of Resources
Optimizes the talents of self and others and the use of time, materials and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrates competency in technical skills related to the Respiratory Therapy department.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited AMA approved school of respiratory care accredited by the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
Bachelor’s degree from an AMA approved accredited school in respiratory care preferred
Minimum 1 year experience in respiratory therapy preferred
Experience working with pediatric patients preferred
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE:
Current and valid Nebraska license as a registered Respiratory Therapist required
Current and Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Current and valid RRT National Registry license required within one year of hire.
Neonate Resuscitati! on Provider (NRP) certification preferred.
Pediatric Advanced ! Life Savings (PALS) certification (required within six months of hire date).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED TRAINING & EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Annual Physical
Annual Mandatory Review
TB Mask Fit
Hepatitis B
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Work Environment
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Stand
X
Blood and body fluid exposure*
X
Walk
X
Sharps, needles, etc.
X
Sit
X
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Talk or hear
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Displays manual dexterity
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Climb or balance
X
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Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Taste or smell
X
Extreme hot (non-weather)
X
Lifting/pulling/pushing
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Visual: Looking at computer screen
X
Medical Equipment
X
Other:
Risk of radiation
X
Weight Demands:
Vibration
X
Up to 10 lbs.
X
Loud noise
X
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Quiet environment
X
Up to 40 lbs.
X
Environmental noise
X
Up to 100 lbs.
X
Other:
More than 100 pounds
X
- Refer to the Infection Control Manual for a listi! ng of job classifications which may be at risk of occupational exposure! .
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