Location: Greensburg,PA, USA
Description$10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLEThe Respiratory Therapist position will consider CRT, RRT, and all levels of career ladder. The final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certification.Job SummaryThe Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) provides all modes of respiratory care and diagnostics, on physician order, within the Critical Care, General Care Medical/Surgical units, and specialty departments as required. Acts on a broad knowledge base and experience in working with physicians and other health-care providers. This is accomplished without direct supervision in most cases. The Registered Therapist may act as a resource person for other members of the department.Essential Job FunctionsPerformance of Technical PracticeProvides highly technical Respiratory Care procedures in any environment following unit specific orientationInitiates and maintains ventilator management for patient on life support except at Westmoreland Manor.Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation for all age groups served.Maintains and monitors the function of all Respiratory Care equipment in use.Acts as a resource to other health care providers, regarding clinical issues.Patient CareAssesses patients for require respiratory care services. Reassesses daily or as often as necessary.Administers inhaled medications, monitors patient reaction to medication, reports response and/or adverse reaction to nurse and physician.Provides patient and family or care giver with education related to disease process or dysfunction, therapy ordered, medication, dosage, methods and equipment use and functions.Participates in interdisciplinary care-planning process as required by various nursing or patient care units, and in discharge planning process as needed.Clinical decision-Making:Assimilates large quantities of data while caring for critically ill patients.Modifies and directs respiratory care procedures and diagnostics, based on acquired data and patient clinical findings.Assists with the coordination of patient care relating to cardiopulmonary dysfunction, in co-operation with the physician, nurse, and other health care providers.Policy and ProcedureUnderstands department policy and procedure to assure compliance with same.Avoids deviation from policy and/or procedure preventing the potential for adverse effect either on an employee, patient or visitor.Reviews departmental policy and procedure on an annual basis and make recommendations for appropriate changes.CommunicationProvides clear, concise, organized written and oral communication to management and staff.Interacts effectively with physicians, patients, management and co-workers.Documents in a neat, timely and legible fashion as appropriate.Documents in EMR per department guidelines.Serves as a liaison and positive role model to other departments.Communicates directly with physician regarding patient respiratory status, recommendations for therapy, and diagnostic testing.Takes and transcribes verbal and telephone orders from physicians.Maintain supply and inventory in assigned areas.Notifies appropriate personnel of stock depletion as it occurs.Keeps department and other areas of responsibility clean and orderly.Other duties as assigned.Specialty FunctionsInformation ProcessingTranscribes and carries out orders correctly.Utilizes all applicable information systems appropriately.Charges equipment, supplies and services accurately.Quality Assessment and ImprovementDemonstrates ongoing awareness and participation in quality improvement program.Responds with improved performance to results obtained from QA monitors.Identifies problems and reports to manager when appropriate.Locates and uses reference manualsMaintains a working knowledge of department and system policy and procedure.Locates and uses department and system protocols, procedures, and policy manuals such as infection control, MSDS, OSHA, and on line policy manuals.Performs specialized procedures, tasks, and functions. These may vary between entities and not all RCPs will perform these functions. Specialized orientation/training will be provided to RCPs performing the following tasks.Performs therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy procedures.Completes blood gas and electrolyte analysis.Performs all required diagnostic pulmonary function testing.Completes pulmonary stress and metabolic testing.Functions as a member of the Rapid Response team.Participates as an integral member of emergency resuscitation teams serving all age groups.Performs EKG's.Performs Intravenous Catheter Insertion and Phlebotomy on Patients.Required QualificationsCompletion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy ProgramGraduate of JRCRTE approved respiratory care program with minimum of three (3) to six (6) months of clinical rotations.Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.Medical TerminologyBasic Math and Keyboard ProficiencyFunctional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc.Strong time management; ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings including inpatient, skilled nursing and outpatient clinics; ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings; flexibility in scheduling.Ability to communicate with all members of the health care team.Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.Preferred QualificationsCritical Care ExperienceACLSExperience in Pulmonary Function testing, bronchoscopies, blood gas analysis, and neonatal mechanical ventilation.Neonatal resuscitation course.PALSFor a long-term care facility, one (1) -two (2) years prior experience in a long-term care facility.License, Certification & ClearancesCurrent licensure to practice in the State of PennsylvaniaCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.Act 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI ClearanceSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.AAP/EEOIndependence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.Work EnvironmentEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverExtreme HeatxExtreme ColdxHeightsxConfined SpacesxExtreme Noise(>85dB)xMechanical HazardsxUse of Vibrating ToolsxxOperates Vehicle (company)xOperates Heavy EquipmentxUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesxxRotates All Shiftsxx8 Hours Shiftsxx10-12 Hours ShiftsxxOn-CallxOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)xxTravel Between SitesxDirect Patient CarexxRespirator Protective EquipmentxxEye ProtectionxxHead Protection (hard hat)xHearing ProtectionxHand ProtectionxFeet, Toe ProtectionxxBody ProtectionxxLatex ExposurexxSolvent ExposurexPaint (direct use) ExposurexDust (sanding) ExposurexEthylene Oxide ExposurexCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurexBlood/Body Fluid ExposurexxChemicals (direct use) ExposurexMist ExposurexWax Stripper (direct use)xNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurexxIonizing Radiation ExposurexLaser ExposurexPhysical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverBending (Stooping)xxSittingxxWalkingxxClimbing StairsxxClimbing LaddersxStandingxxKneelingxxSquatting (Crouching)xxTwisting/TurningxxKeyboard/Computer OperationxxGross GraspxxFine Finger ManipulationxxHand/Arm CoordinationxxPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)x10#50#Carryx10#Transfer/Push/Pull PatientsxxSeeing Near w/AcuityxxFeeling (Sensation)xxColor VisionxxHearing ClearlyxxPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadxxReaching Above Shoulder LevelxxReaching ForwardxxLifting Floor to Knuckle###20#30#Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle###20#30#Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder###20#30#Lifting Shoulder to Overhead###20#30#When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)