Registered Resp Therapist

Registered Resp Therapist

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB :

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will have an understanding of hazards and complications of all therapies as well as a sound understanding of the physiologic changes that may be encountered with the administration of the procedures. They will also have a sound understanding of all respiratory disease pathology and the appropriate therapy that will aid in the patient's comfort and cure. Tact and good medical ethics are essential in dealing with patients, medical staff, nursing staff and co-workers. Professional conduct will be expected at all times. They will administer respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education and / or Experience : Employee must have obtained the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential by passing the exam given by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Maintain current license to practice Respiratory Care issued by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care. This will be source verified yearly by Human Resources Department.

Communication Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. He / she must possess ability to write routine reports and correspondence. He / she must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability : He / she must possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer / Typing / Mathematical Skills : He / she must possess the ability to draw and interpret bar graphs. He / she must possess the basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

VISUAL ACUITY, HEARING ACUITY AND MANUAL DEXTERITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

AGE APPROPRIATENESS :

The employee will be required to recognize and provide age appropriate services to all age groups.

CONTINUING EDUCATION :

(OSHA) Orientation / Continuing Education :

Hospital Wide :

Initial Orientation

Employee will receive information regarding OSHA / Universal Precautions during Employment Orientation.

Continuing Education regarding OSHA / Universal Precautions will be provided in accordance with the policy entitled Educational Guidelines.

Department Specific :

Departmental Orientation and associated competency check-offs

American Heart Association Basic Life Support is mandatory

American Heart Association ACLS, PALS and NRP classes are strongly recommended

All training or testing deemed mandatory for clinical personnel by hospital policy

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