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Description
Job Objective:
Work under the management of the Director of Respiratory Therapy Services and the direction of the assigned Respiratory Therapy Supervisor. A Respiratory Therapist II displays knowledge and ability in providing respiratory care which exceeds that of a Respiratory Therapist I. A Respiratory Therapist II is trained and qualified to work in NICU and is able to function in ICU or ER.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Maintains high standards of customer service
B. Provides routine bronchodilator therapy and patient assessment:
Uses Handheld Nebulizer
Uses Metered Dose Inhaler
Competent with Continuous Nebulization
Can use IPPB
Able to identify different breath sounds, their meaning and recognize changes Recognizes accessory muscle use
Uses Peak Flow Meter to assess efficacy of treatments
Performs Bedside Pulmonary Function Tests Performs
Bedside Pulmonary Function Tests
C. Provides oxygen therapy: Expert in standard 02 delivery devices, their uses and liter flow requirements
Able to use and set up both heated and cool aerosol therapy
Able to use and set up High-Flow Nasal cannula
Understands danger of 02 misuse, especially for CO2 retainers and neonates
D. Provides Critical Care: Manages Ventilators on intubated patients
Obtains Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) or Capillary Blood Gases (CBGs) and recommends a course of action based on their results
Competent in use of the High Frequency Jet Ventilator
Places and manages non-invasive ventilation on patients
Assists with intubations
Performs intubations
Administers surfactant in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as appropriate
Attends C-Sections to establish care of the newborn
E. Provides Emergency Care: Responds to all Code Blues
Responds to infant deliveries in high-risk situations, including meconium
Is competent in bag and mask or bag and ET tube ventilation
Able to work under extreme pressure and stress
F. Documents and communicates well: Therapist must document therapies and evaluations completely and accurately in the patient record whether manually or electronically
Therapist must be responsible for assuring all actions are reflected in the daily billing by end of shift
Therapist must ensure all scheduled therapies are entered into the computer accurately
Must be able to communicate well with other members of the health care team, including doctors, nurses and other therapists
Non-Essential Duties: Assists the Director of Respiratory Services and Supervisors or designee in completing alternate job duties as instructed
Maintains a professional behavior
Always represents Antelope Valley Hospital and the Respiratory Therapy Department in a positive manner
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge Thorough knowledge of Pulmonary Disease states, their signs, symptoms and treatments
Knowledge of and ability to use a wide variety of ventilation strategies to treat patients
Knowledge of current practice in the care of Geriatrics, Pediatrics and Neonates
Knowledge of medications used in Respiratory Therapy, their methods of administration, dosages, diseases treated, effects and adverse effects
Knowledge of pulmonary development in infants and newborns
Knowledge of pulmonary anatomy in adults and the effects of disease on the pulmonary anatomy
Demonstrates knowledge regarding the special needs, interests and behaviors of age specific groups
Demonstrates knowledge regarding the special needs, interests, and behaviors of patients requiring critical or specialized care
Skills Skill at drawing ABGs and CBGs
Skill in intubation of infants and neonates
Demonstrated good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Abilities Ability to accurately interpret results of ABGs and CBGs and initiate corrective action
Ability to assemble, test, and place into use all respiratory therapy equipment used at AVH
Ability to think and act quickly in high-pressure situations
Ability to work in a sterile environment
Core Competencies: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors: Accountability
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Compassion
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Ethics & Values
Integrity & Trust
Education and Experience:
Education Graduate from school accredited for the education of Respiratory Care Practitioners and recognized by the state of California or the state of the school's location
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Experience Demonstrated skill and experience warranting success in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Required Licensure and/or Certifications: Must be licensed with the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. (RRT) If not already registered, staff will have three (3) years to obtain this credential. Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential may be substituted
Current NRP certification
Current BCLS Certification
Current PALS Certification
AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations : Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
Ability to adhere to the department dress code
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
Conforms with required and appropriate JCAHO requirements
Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
Display a willingness to work as a team player
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its requirements; complies with duty to report behavior standard; demonstrates understanding of purpose for a Compliance hotline and the importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor or the Compliance Officer when in doubt regarding a possible compliance issue
Ability to follow the Code of Business Conduct (Standards of Business Ethics and Integrity)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Frequently moving large ventilators on wheels, which weigh up to 150 pounds, throughout the hospital
Moving tents and cylinders throughout the hospital
Working in small or crowded rooms
Working in all areas of the hospital
Walking, stairs, out of doors in all weather conditions
Frequently Lifting/Carrying 25-50 pounds and pushing/pulling 36-50 pounds throughout shift
Able to use Personal Protection Equipment
Potential exposure to patient blood or body fluids
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Education Graduate from school accredited for the education of Respiratory Care Practitioners and recognized by the state of California or the state of the school's location
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Experience Demonstrated skill and experience warranting success in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Required Licensure and/or Certifications: Must be licensed with the State of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. (RRT) If not already registered, staff will have three (3) years to obtain this credential. Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential may be substituted
Current NRP certification
Current BCLS Certification
Current PALS Certification
Worksite address
lancaster, CA, 93586, US
Who can apply
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