The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for all respiratory care modalities for various patient populations, including oxygen therapy and ventilator management. They also perform testing procedures and maintain equipment in the department.
Requirements summary
An associate degree is required, with a preference for NBRC certification and a bachelor's degree in health science. Good communication and customer service skills are essential, along with current Wyoming LRCP and BLS certification.
associate degreeQuality ControlInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceCustomer Service SkillsRespiratory CareDocumentation SkillsOxygen TherapyVentilator ManagementAirway ManagementBlood Gas AnalysisCardiopulmonary ResuscitationPulse OximetryEKG Procedures
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Jackson,
WY 83001Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $33.77 - $51.18
HourlyJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category: Allied HealthJob Summary Responsible for all respiratory care modalities for preemie, neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations, including, but not limited to, oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, SVN, Incentive Spirometry, Chest PT, critical care, ventilator management, airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Responsible for obtaining and analyzing arterial and venous blood gas samples, cord and capillary gases, must be able to interpret the results as well as maintain analyzer. Responsible for all EKG procedures. LRCP will deliver services according to the Scope of Service for the Cardiopulmonary Department. Essential Functions 1. Testing Procedures
Trained in the performance of all basic treadmill stress tests, including Echo, Bruce, and Nuclear test
Holter/ Event monitor set ups and registration
Overnight oximeters set up and registration 2. Departmental Duties
Assure that all daily charges are recorded including daily oxygen and pulse oximeter charges
Maintain proper documentation and appropriate use of electronic documentation systems
Coordinates schedules with other techs in the department. Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others as requested.
Regularly assists in other areas of the department such as receptionist duties, clerical responsibilities and other assignments as requested. 3. Equipment Care/Maintenance
Cleans and assembles non-disposable equipment as outlined in department policy.
Cleans and restocks EKG machines located throughout the hospital.
Routinely performs a pre-operation check on ventilators in the department to check for proper function and records that a check was completed.
Performs quality control measures as well as preventative maintenance on ABG instruments as outlined in department policy.
Checks crash carts located in the department as well as O2 tanks throughout the hospital.
Responsible for all equipment used in the department, reports malfunctions and regularly practices preventative maintenance procedures. Keeps work area clean and sanitary. Disinfects all exposed surfaces.
Job
Requirements
Minimum
Education
Required:
Associate degree required
Preferred: NBRC preferred, RRT or CRT and Bachelor's degree in health science preferred.
Work
Experience
Required: Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required;
Preferred: At least two to five years respiratory care practitioner experience preferred but new graduates will be considered. Basic computer skills preferred.
Required
Licenses: Current Wyoming LRCP and BLS certification required. Current ACLS, NRP required within 6 months of hire. Functional Demands Working Conditions Frequent stressful situations, irregular hours. hospital and Nursing Home environment. Must be on-site at the St. John's Health campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role. Physical Requirements Some stretching, bending, reaching pushing/pulling related to assisting patients and moving equipment. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Intermittent standing, sitting and walking, and computer use.
Direct
Reports:
None
Reports to:
Manager
Cardio-Sleep-Cardiac
Rehab
Internal &
External
Contacts: Nurses, physicians, staff, patients, vendors, general public. Leadership Capabilities Attention to Detail
Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are no errors
Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies
Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access Initiative
Doesn’t wait for others to tell him/her what to do; sees a problem or opportunity and immediately starts moving to address it
Finds his/her own motivation for completing work and accomplishing goals Interpersonal Skills
Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization
Builds appropriate rapport
Uses diplomacy and tact Organizing
Can coordinate multiple activities and resources at once to accomplish a goal
Arranges information and files in a useful manner Patient Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of patients
Gets firsthand patient feedback and uses it for improvements
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients and gains their trust and respect Time Management
Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently
Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities
Gets more done in less time than others Qualifications
