Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function

ProMedica Flower Hospital is located in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. Among being located in one of the area's most beautiful landscapes, Sylvania offers a high-quality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvania’s public school as one of the finest in the region, rated as Excellent by the state of Ohio.

There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park, along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania, and the LPGA annual tournament.

The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services.

The campus includes our hospice facility, the Ebeid Center.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will be competent to care for patients of all ages to include infants, children, adolescents, adult, and geriatric population dependent on the area assigned.

This individual performs the duties and responsibilities outlined below as assigned, under minimal supervision from the Respiratory Care Department leadership team and the Medical Directors of Respiratory Care.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs these assigned duties and responsibilities according to regulatory standards, clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures approved by the Medical Directors and Administration.

This individual will frequently make independent decisions regarding modification of therapy in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, policies, and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Achieves and maintains a level of competency to perform prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within their scope of practice, as required per business unit, in accordance to departmental competency standards, which include general care, critical care, emergency care and diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to, the following :
• General Care : patient identification and assessment, medical gas delivery, medication administration via nebulizers and MDI / DPI, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and hyperinflation therapy
• Critical Care : initiation, management, and weaning of invasive and non-invasive ventilation; airway management and suction, including tracheostomy, endotracheal and pharyngeal;

cuff and ETCO2 monitoring, intubation and extubation; set-up, calibration, insertion (arterial lines) and maintenance of indwelling lines and catheters, and high risk newborn deliveries

• Emergency Care : responds to rapid responses and emergency codes; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, and actively participates in patient stabilization, internal and external transports
• Diagnostic Care : blood sampling and analysis, specimen collection, continuous and / or noninvasive monitoring, bedside pulmonary function screens, spontaneous breathing parameters, and electrocardiograms (EKG)

Note : critical tests and values will be reported in a timely manner per Hospital Policy.

• Safely assembles, operates and trouble shoots therapeutic and diagnostic equipment required for patient care, including but not limited to, the following :
• Gas administration, monitoring and analyzing devices including flow meters and regulators, blenders, cylinders and bulk systems, compressors, analyzers, and pulse oximeters
• Mechanical devices, including mechanical ventilators, manometers, gauges, spirometers, and EKG machines.
• Laboratory equipment for blood gas analysis
• Age specific patient care equipment, including resuscitation equipment, oral and nasal airways, endotracheal and tracheal tubes
• Equipment disinfection and sterilization
• Understands and applies Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines, to provide safe, highly efficient, and cost-effective care, using evidence based best practice.
• Provides educational needs of patients on disease specific process, tobacco cessation and

respiratory care services provided, including instruction for home care equipment and medications.

• Assist with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents, as needed. Actively participates in the orientation of new staff and contributes to the growth of others.
• Understands and acts in accordance with all Respiratory Care and Hospital Policies and procedures for those areas assigned and can independently function in those areas.
• Completes accurate patient documentation, including billing and productivity standards.
• Participates in creating a plan of care, evaluate achievement of identified goals, record results and communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by leadership within the scope of training and practice, including the ability to perform essential duties in other business units as part of a shared staffing plan, as required.

Job Requirements

• Education : A graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program and maintain credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Skills : Must be able to input and retrieve computer information
• Years of Experience :
• License : Must be licensed to render respiratory care services by the respective state(s) of practice Ohio and / or Michigan
• Certification : Must hold current BLS certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : N / A
• Skills : N / A
• Years of Experience : N / A
• License : N / A
• Certification : ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification is recommended, and may be required at some business units. Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care and other professional organizations is encouraged.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Be able to communicate and interact effectively and collaboratively with a variety of professionals, including physicians, nurses, care navigators and administrators, to promote a seamless patient care continuum.

Be able to understand and comprehend directions and be able to communicate and respond to inquiries.

Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Take ownership of problems, handle stress in a professional and healthy manner, and make informed decisions.

Adheres to the code of ethics set forth by state respiratory care boards.

Be dependable, reliable, and punctual in accordance with department attendance policy, including mandatory overtime and on-call rotation, as needed.

Attends required and staff meetings, including in-services, in accordance with department policy. Must appear professional and abide by appropriate dress code policy

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Personal Protective Equipment : Tolerate exposure to infectious diseases and follow infection prevention and control strategies.
• Physical Demands : Be able to move about hospital and between workstations, efficiently and effectively. Must be able to occasionally and with assistance move heavy weight materials, equipment, or patients.

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