Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Therapy, WOW

Job Description

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Weekends Only Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department

UC Health is hiring a full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) for the respiratory therapy department for a weekends only shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provides respiratory care predominately in critical care areas, and is in charge for the shift i.e., making out assignments, handling staffing issues, and responding to personnel issues.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assess patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions. Performs invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostic modalities. Procedure/services performed are according to department policy and procedure. Provides appropriate care per department P&P/algorithm for most efficient application of care. Adheres to Nation Patient Safety Goals (NPSG). Demonstrates the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical situations. Addresses acute symptoms as well as maintenance needs. Works well with physicians to optimize patient care and to assure appropriately ordered care. Participates in patient rounds (if applicable). Effectively organizes work assignment. Appropriately sets up equipment. Troubleshoots/operates equipment safely. Ensures disposable supplies are current and available at patient care area. Changes equipment when due and removes dirty/defective equipment from patient care area.
• Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed using SBAR Model. All therapies, treatments and interventions, etc. are documented per department standard. Assessments/Reassessments are pertinent, informative and goal oriented. Department count completed to department expectation. Charges accurate and complete. Electronic Medical Record EMR) orders are current with therapy being provided. Provides a thorough, concise report and notifies co-workers of patient transfers.
• Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, home care modalities and safety. Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students). Serves as an educational resource and willingly precepts students orientees and others. Distributes patient education materials. Educates patient on their disease state, wellness and home care modalities.
• Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status. Acts as a resource. Supportive of leadership initiatives. Reviews workload to determine staffing needs and develops assignments for the on-coming shift. Reassess staffing during shift and checks on co-workers as time permits. In charge for the shift, i.e. organizes shift activities, handles personnel complaints, clinical issues, equipment needs, employee or patient accident process, staffing issues. Meets with managers to resolve outstanding issues. Supports RCPs when in charge, possesses the ability to handle problems in a prompt and fair manner and is a good resource. Respects and supports leadership initiatives. Promotes a positive and professional image both internal and external as a RCP. Willingly accepts responsibility when called upon and fulfills commitments. Demonstrates leadership through working relationships internal and external to the department, i.e. Core Teams, PPO, Unit Base Councils. Effectively utilizes downtime. Achieves goals from previous year. Treatments performed as related to age specific needs according to growth and development.

Listed below are the main services provided:

• Clinical Assessment
• Ventilator Care, BiPAP, CPAP
• Ventilator Transport, internal and external to the organization
• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Arterial Blood Gas Puncture and Sampling
• Intubation
• Assistance with Bronchoscopy and Bedside Trach Insertion
• Bronchoalveolar Lavage Sampling (BAL/PAL)
• Point of Care Analysis
• Cardiac Resuscitation, Respiratory Arrest, and Airway Management
• Assist with Research and Student Education
• Medical Gas Therapy
• Continuous and Intermittent Aerosolized Medication Therapy
• Incentive Spirometry
• Autogenic Drainage
• PEP Therapy
• Flutter Therapy
• Percussion and Postural Drainage
• High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy
• Ultrasonic Nebulizer
• Oximetry, Transcutaneous and End Tidal CO2 Monitoring
• Suctioning
• In-Exsufflator Therapy
• Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry
• Interpulmonary Percussive Ventilation
• Pulmonary Function Studies
• Breathing Retraining Techniques and Exercises
• Sputum Specimen Collection
• EzPAP Pulmonary Expansion Therapy
• Mast Trousers
• Assist with Passy Muir Speaking Valve Usage
• Room Air Challenge for Neonates
• Surfactant Administration
• Insertion of Orogastric Tubes for Neonates
• EKGs

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of a two or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credentials.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio. BLS required, ACLS desired.

Join our team as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in our respiratory therapy department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.