Respiratory Therapy Technician - Pulmonary Function - Full Time

Position Summary : Under the supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT), performs therapeutic procedures to include oxygen and other medical gas therapy / administration, administration of aerosolized medications through established modalities, implements and monitors established departmental protocols and / or organizational clinical care maps, patient assessment (chest auscultation, oximetry, pulse, respiration's, blood pressure, clinical and subjective observations), diagnostic procedures (arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, end tidal CO2 monitoring, ECG), CPAP and NPPV, ventilator support and management.

Provide basic patient / family education relative to respiratory disease processes, interventions and outcomes to hospitalized and outpatient

Education / License / Certification

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a program in Respiratory Therapy Technology or a Respiratory program
• NY State Respiratory Therapy Technician license required

Essential Functions :

• 1. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the following areas relative to providing identified services : a) Reviews the Medical Record to obtain pertinent clinical information as appropriate;
• consults licensed RT as necessary. b) Implements and / or administers all prescribed treatment modalities and diagnostic testing;

obtains guidance / supervision in implementation of protocols / clinical pathways. c) Ensures all pertinent patient / family education has been provided.

d) Seeks appropriate counsel to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and continuum of care is provided. e) Consistently provides accurate, thorough documentation in the Medical Record as identified per departmental, organizational and regulatory agency requirements.

2. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the following areas relative to Respiratory Care Equipment : a) Disassembles and reassembles;

ensures proper function. b) Ensures equipment is compliant with appropriate Preventative Maintenance requirements prior to patient use.

c) Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work environment. d) Maintains appropriate stock par levels; assists with ordering and stocking procedures.

3. Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental Policies and Procedures as identified.

4. Complies with all organizational and departmental requirements as identified : a) AEUR b) CPR c) Annual Physical d) Departmental Meetings e) All other mandatory in-services / requirements

5. Assists with specific projects and / or reports as assigned.

6. Demonstrates ability in developing skills of personnel, to include Respiratory Care, Nursing and Ancillary staff, in Respiratory Care Policies and Procedures, equipment / therapy, protocols and / or diagnostic procedures as assigned.

Other Duties :

1. Demonstrates age specific competencies as per unit standards.

2. Demonstrates technical competencies as per department standards.

3. Supports customer service initiatives.

4. Utilizes time to department's and organizations best advantage : a) Consistently maximizes productivity and efficiency in the performance of job responsibilities.

• b) Consistently strives to meet assigned deadlines. c) Consistently exhibits initiative in and accepts personal responsibility for performance of job requirements;
• regularly assists co workers as necessary. d) Consistently demonstrates sound judgment, the ability to assess situations, prioritize, consider alternatives and select appropriate course of action;

consults appropriate established resources as necessary.

5. Fully supports and utilizes the organization's Performance Improvement process : a) Participates in established activities as assigned.

b) Identifies opportunities for improvement. c) Assists in working towards resolution.

6. Exhibits sound work ethic in regards to the following : a) Consistently reports to work at start of scheduled shift and returns promptly after assigned breaks.

b) Consistently remains until the end of scheduled shift as necessary to ensure quality patient care is provided. c) Exhibits willingness to modify scheduled work hours as necessary.

7. Complies with organizational and departmental dress code standards; consistently neat and well groomed.

8. Consistently maintains effective inter and intradepartmental relationships 6. Consistently conducts self in a professional manner, which reflects positively on the organization and the department.

9. Possesses high ethical standards regarding discretion and confidentiality of all customers.

9. Demonstrates ability to communicate and interact effectively with a wide cross section of individuals, to include all internal and external customers in a courteous and tactful manner.

The pay range for this position is $26.27 - $41.61