Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Respiratory Therapy - Lorain Hospital - PRN

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Respiratory Therapy - Lorain Hospital

nThis is a PRN "As-Needed" Position

nSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

nThe Respiratory Care Practitioner II is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patient's response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Serves as a preceptor to new team members.

nEssential Job Functions

nnnMay serve as the shift “Charge Therapist” with responsibility of ensuring adequate number of respiratory care staff to cover patient care areas and needs. This may include assigning respiratory care staff to work areas and/or work assignments, modifying work assignments, assisting with meal coverage, fielding call offs and providing adequate staffing levels for the next shift. Serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.

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nnIn collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness.

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nnPerforms treatments and therapies according to physician orders. Explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response. Sets up and maintains different modes of therapy. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals.

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nnMaintains proper documentation, patient medical charting and recordkeeping. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

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nnProvides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options. Instructs patient and patient’s caregiver(s) in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, oxygen therapy, home aerosol therapy, or ventilator care, if applicable.

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nnSets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.

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nnResponds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.

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n nThis document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

nLicensing/Certification

nnnCurrent Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)

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nnNational Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)

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nnRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)

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nnBLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

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nnNRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (preferred), required for Roper St Francis Healthcare

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nnCertified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)

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nnRegistered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred)

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nnACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC (preferred)

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nnValid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME)

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n nEducation

nBachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)

nWork Experience

nTwo years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required)

nTraining

nEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

nPatient Population – Competency is based on the patient population of the site/facility

nnnDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

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nnNeonates (0-4 weeks)

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nnInfant (1-12 months)

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nnPediatrics (1-12 years)

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nnAdolescents (13-17 years)

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nnAdults (18-64 years)

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nnGeriatrics (65 years and older)

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n nWorking Conditions

nnnPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

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nnMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

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nnMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

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nnMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

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nnMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

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nnMay have periods of constant interruptions

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n n* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

nSkills

nnnStrong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members

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nnGood communication skills

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nnAble to effectively work with diverse people

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nnGood customer service skills

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nnGood organizational skills and time management skills

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nnGood oral and written communication

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nnAble to receive feedback

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nnAble to gather and interpret data

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nnAccountability

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nnKnowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers

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nnTherapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.

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nnUnderstanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

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nnArterial blood gas punctures and testing

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nnAirway maneuvers

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nnBedside pulmonary function

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nnPatient assessment

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nnPatient education

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nnKnowledge of chest suction equipment

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nnKnowledge of chest X-ray interpretation

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n nThis is a PRN Position.

nAs a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

nWhat we offer

nnnCompetitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

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nnMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

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nnPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

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nnTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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n nBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

nAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

Worksite address

lorain, OH, 44053, US

Who can apply

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