Respiratory Therapy Outpatient Services

Description

POSITION TITLE: Respiratory Therapy Outpatient Services (Student RT, CRT, RRT)

Mission of Department: To provide quality patient care and improve quality of life.

Purpose of Position: Perform procedures within the scope and conduct of patient care for the Respiratory Care Department under the guidance of a designated staff physician.

Essential Functions

• Provide respiratory therapy as outlined in the Respiratory Care Department Policy and Procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests and treatments in outpatient which include:
• PFT & Spirometry
• Stress Tests & EKG’s
• Suctioning
• Breathing treatments
• Holter Monitors
• ABG’s
• Six Minute Walks
• Overnight Oximetry Set-Up
• Setup, operate, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Educate patients and families regarding respiratory therapy.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.
• Optional - Take call and standby if picking up a floor shift.
  
  

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Additional Responsibilities: Associate must be familiar with the relevant laws and regulations concerning participation in federal health care programs. Associate is responsible for ensuring all departmental activities, especially those activities relating to the claim development and submission process and relationships with other health care providers, are conducted in full compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. To fulfill these job responsibilities, Associate is expected to do the following:

• Participate in educational programs concerning legal compliance issues.
• Seek advice and guidance from the appropriate member of management concerning any legal compliance questions.
• Report any suspected incident of noncompliance utilizing one of the reporting mechanisms available for such purposes.
• Cooperate fully with any investigation relating to any suspected incident of noncompliance
  
  

Patient Safety: Scott County Hospital provides an environment which encourages error identification and prevention. The associate is responsible for: 1) ensuring patient safety 2) will report suspected and identified medical/health care errors 3) recognition and reporting of unsafe practices indentified in the care of patients, and 4) will educate patient and their family regarding a safe environment.

Education, Qualifications, Experience: Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, and passed National Registry Boards or current RT student with check off list from AMA approved school. Must be licensed with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts as a Respiratory Therapist or Student Respiratory Therapist. Must have BLS. ACLS and NRP certification strongly encouraged those choosing to pick up acute floor shifts and take call.

Age Specific: Ability to work with all age groups. (Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).

Equipment

Nebulizers

Suction equipment Pulse oximeters

Holter Monitors EKG

PFT Machine ABG’s

Computer Stress Test Machine

Expectation of Service: This is a non-exempt PRN position. Hours fluctuate based on needs. Punctual attendance is required for scheduled shifts.

Physical Requirements: Occasional sitting, frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting/carrying 10-15 pounds; frequent reaching/grasping, twisting, pulling/pushing, occasional exposure to Sharp instruments. Frequent exposure to equipment. Writing in English and regularly utilizing computers.