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Job description
Position Summary:
nTo perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities, patient assessments, and life support interventions in all treatment areas, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. To determine appropriate course of respiratory treatment using defined and approved patient driven and therapist driven protocols. To be knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of mechanical ventilation initiation and management, endotracheal intubation assistance, and airway protection and maintenance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. To take charge responsibly and assist provider during bronchoscopies, where applicable. Demonstrate knowledge and principles of growth and development necessary to provide care for patients of all age groups and other demographics and engage in the prioritization of job duties in a safe and timely manner and to assist team members when the individual’s workload is completed. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts on the occasion that shift vacancies arise from retirements and planned or unplanned medical or other leave.
nEducation, License & Cert:
nnnMust be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program and have successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and remain in good standing.
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nnBaccalaureate preferred.
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nnRespiratory Therapy license in state of practice required
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nnMust possess NBRC RRT certification. RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, and/or COPD-E are preferred, but not required
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nnBLS, ACLS required. PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E preferred
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n nExperience:
n1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered upon review of clinical activity during their education.
nEssential Functions:
nnnAbility to make rapid and clinically sound decisions with a variety of details efficiently and effectively and demonstration of initiative and sound judgement in problem solving.
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nnDemonstrates knowledge and competence in all areas of respiratory care.
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nnAbility to multitask and prioritize work in accordance with the change in patient acuity and workload. Functions independently in all patient care areas and demonstrates initiative in completing work assignments.
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nnDetermines appropriate therapy and adjusts treatment plans accordingly based on approved patient and RT driven protocols.
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nnConsistently provides accurate and thorough documentation in the EHR per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
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nnManages mechanical ventilation including initiation, maintenance, and weaning according to ventilator management and weaning protocols and policy.
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nnEngages in interdisciplinary collaboration 1:1 and during interdisciplinary rounding by providing dialogue of assessments and recommendations for mechanically and non-invasively ventilated patients daily, including recommendations for the collection of additional data through radiological studies, blood gas analysis, and other laboratory reports. Seeks consult when appropriate.
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nnRecognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action. Guthrie Position Description Position Title Registered Respiratory Therapist Department Entity Job Code Job Family 2036
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nnAssists with bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with policy.
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nnEvaluate various diagnostic procedures including PFTS, ABG and VBGs, chest x-rays, ventilator wave forms, oximetry, and end tidal CO2 monitoring.
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nnProvides patient and family education.
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nnAssists with the orientation of new hires and the precepting of students.
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nnEnsures equipment is clean, assembled appropriately, and compliant with preventive maintenance requirements when appropriate.
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nnDemonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly.
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nnMaintains a clean and orderly work environment.
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n nOther Duties:
nnnMaintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies.
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nnMaintains active status with NBRC
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nnRemains current with all RQI requirements
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nnAttend department meetings and mandatory in-services.
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nnAssists with special projects and committees as assigned.
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nnDemonstrates competencies as specified annually.
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nnPractices good customer service/patient experience
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nnRegularly assists coworkers as necessary.
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nnSupports department and organizational QA/QI/PI initiatives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
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nnPossesses high ethical standards.
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nnMaintains effective inter-and-intra departmental relationships and conducts self in a professional manner.
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nnCommunicate effectively with all stakeholders in a courteous and tactful manner.
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nnParticipate in community and employee engagement activities.
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nnSupports and adheres to all Guthrie Values.
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nnComplies with organizational and departmental dress code standards; consistently neat and well groomed.
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nnIt is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job duty and other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
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n nRev:
nJoining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
nThe Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
nThe Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Worksite address
sayre, PA, 18840, US
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