Job Description

PRN (As Needed)

Min of 24 hours off shift per 6 week schedule.

Position Function: Under the supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Care Services, administers various types of respiratory treatments to patients, assists with the assessing and evaluating respiratory care to patients and assists with the development and evaluation of respiratory care services. Contributes to the Respiratory Care Services, Hospital and American Association of Respiratory Therapy through support of objectives, educational and research efforts. The CRT is responsible to recognize and treat physical changes unique to the age group he/she serves.

Assesses respiratory and cardiac-ill patients (both routine and emergency) upon admission, throughout hospitalization and at the time of discharge so as to provide adequate care.

Plans and directs patient care (both routine and emergency) by assuming responsibility as well as accountability for the development, review and implementation of the respiratory care plan.

Identifies and implements appropriate respiratory care activities, observations and actions in order to achieve expected outcomes/goals.

Mentors others among whom respiratory interventions are delegated.

Evaluates patient respiratory progress toward achievement of expected outcomes/goals.

** All of the above must be accomplished in a safe and efficient manner within Respiratory Care Services scope of practice and Hospital policy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Delivers non-concurrent therapy.

2. Provides education appropriate to disease and level of patient/caregiver understanding.

3. Demonstrates continuing education beyond licensure requirements.

4. May demonstrate competence to one or more of the specialty areas.

5. Completes special projects & research tasks as assigned or approved through immediate supervisor within established time frame.

6. Assists in the development of new projects and/or processes. Completes special or team projects.

7. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload so that important deadlines are met.

8. Provides care by approved protocols and guidelines when applicable.

9. Responds appropriately to emergency situations.

10. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff committee meetings and in-services for area.

11. Maintains all equipment in a state of readiness, completes daily rounds for inspection and/or calibration of emergency equipment.

12. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills related to patient status.

13. Utilizes all existing technologies (i.e. e-mar barcoding) to safely administer medications.

14. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self or others.

15. Verifies written order, accept and records verbal orders in the medical record. Performs chart checks daily.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: Formal Education and Training: Associate degree from an AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.

Informal or Continuing Education: As appropriate.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Previous acute care respiratory experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensure: Credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care or equivalent, and Pennsylvania Medical Board licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Pennsylvania required. Current CPR certification, NRP, ACLS and STABLE required.