Therapist- Sr Respiratory(Rrt)
- Req. Number: 7043
- Address: 7700 University Dr
- City, State: West Chester, OH
- Posted Date: 5/2/2023
Job Description
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. In charge for the shift, i.e. making out assignments, handles staffing issues, respond to personnel issues. Responsible for other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5% 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. � PATIENT POPULATION � 5% 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. � Clinical/Equipment/Supplies: 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. � 35% Provides appropriate care per department P&P/algorithm for most efficient application of care. Adheres to National 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. Follows Standard Precautions. 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 ��� Trach Care � Communication � Written/Verbal: Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed. � 25% All therapies, treatments, interventions, etc. are documented per department standards in the EMR. Assessments/reassessments are pertinent, informative and goal oriented. Charges accurate and complete. Orders acknowledged and current with therapy being provided Provides a thorough, concise report and notifies co-workers of patient transfers � Marketing: Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, and home care modalities. Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students). � 5% 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. � Leadership and Other Duties as Assigned: Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status. Acts as a resource. Supportive of leadership initiatives. � 25% 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 last year. | Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities. These physical demands will not be listed or rated on the annual performance appraisal. Climbing:�Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc, using feet and legs and /or hands and arms - 10% Stooping:�Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - 5% Kneeling:�Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees - 5% Reaching:�Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - 40% Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time - 40% Walking:�Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks - 60% Pushing 0-10 lbs:�Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20% Pushing 11-20 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20% Pushing 21-50 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20% Pushing 51 lbs or more: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20% Pulling: Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion - 10% Lifting 0-10 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Lifting 11-20 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Lifting 21-50 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Lifting 51 lbs or more: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Carrying 0-10 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20% Carrying 11-20 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20% Carrying 21-50 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20% Carrying 51 lbs or more: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20% Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling - 100% Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of (using) fingertips - 100% Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word - must convey detailed or spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly - 100% Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication - 100% Seeing: The process of perceiving objects by use of the eyes to perform an activity - visual acuity requirements include ability to discern position of object(s), shape of object(s), color, depth perception or visual inspection - 100%
Qualifications
Minimum Required: Associate's Degree ? Preferred: Bachelor's Degree | Current BLS (with ACLS, PALS or NALS for respective work area preferred). ? Current State of Ohio License. | Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience ? Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience
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. In charge for the shift, i.e. making out assignments, handles staffing issues, respond to personnel issues. Responsible for other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) 5% 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. � PATIENT POPULATION � 5% 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. � Clinical/Equipment/Supplies: 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. � 35% Provides appropriate care per department P&P/algorithm for most efficient application of care. Adheres to National 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. Follows Standard Precautions. 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 ��� Trach Care � Communication � Written/Verbal: Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed. � 25% All therapies, treatments, interventions, etc. are documented per department standards in the EMR. Assessments/reassessments are pertinent, informative and goal oriented. Charges accurate and complete. Orders acknowledged and current with therapy being provided Provides a thorough, concise report and notifies co-workers of patient transfers � Marketing: Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, and home care modalities. Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students). � 5% 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. � Leadership and Other Duties as Assigned: Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status. Acts as a resource. Supportive of leadership initiatives. � 25% 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 last year. | Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities. These physical demands will not be listed or rated on the annual performance appraisal. Climbing:�Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc, using feet and legs and /or hands and arms - 10% Stooping:�Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - 5% Kneeling:�Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees - 5% Reaching:�Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - 40% Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time - 40% Walking:�Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks - 60% Pushing 0-10 lbs:�Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20% Pushing 11-20 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20% Pushing 21-50 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20% Pushing 51 lbs or more: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 20% Pulling: Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion - 10% Lifting 0-10 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Lifting 11-20 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Lifting 21-50 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Lifting 51 lbs or more: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 10% Carrying 0-10 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20% Carrying 11-20 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20% Carrying 21-50 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20% Carrying 51 lbs or more: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 20% Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling - 100% Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of (using) fingertips - 100% Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word - must convey detailed or spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly - 100% Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication - 100% Seeing: The process of perceiving objects by use of the eyes to perform an activity - visual acuity requirements include ability to discern position of object(s), shape of object(s), color, depth perception or visual inspection - 100%
Qualifications
Minimum Required: Associate's Degree ? Preferred: Bachelor's Degree | Current BLS (with ACLS, PALS or NALS for respective work area preferred). ? Current State of Ohio License. | Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience ? Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience
