Respiratory care practitioner job description

US-OR-Portland

Type: Regular Full-Time
Emanuel Medical Ctr campus

Overview

Hire on bonus and relocation assistance provided for this position.

Teamwork, respect and caring: These core values are even more crucial when working with children and their families. As you provide respiratory care to infants and children being transported to Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and other designated hospitals, you focus on the specific needs of this patient population. Respect and concern for family members goes hand-in-hand with your expert care of neonatal and pediatric patients. If you believe you embody these qualities, you may be a great fit for this position.

Responsibilities

COMPETENCY : Will achieve and maintain advanced level clinical skills necessary to transport critical patients.

Delivers age appropriate care to pediatric patients, (24 weeks gestation to 18 years), during the transport process.

Responsible to remain current on transport policies and procedures, department changes, education, and current research.

Meets all performance standards for care of critical neonates and pediatric patients.

Works collaboratively with transport nurse in providing patient care therapies for children being transported by the transport team with exception of the administration of IV medications. Able to calculate, and check medication administration with RN. Able to identify medication errors.

Proficient in IV starts on Peds and Infants, endotracheal Intubation, needle thoracentesis of the chest, and surfactant administration.

Assists with patient care in the NICU and PICU while functioning as a respiratory care practitioner and maintaining transport readiness.

PROMOTION OF FAMILY CENTERED CARE :

Incorporates family in plan of care and includes them in decision-making.

Provides for family privacy and dignity.

Respects cultural, racial, language, and other differences.

Strives to be flexible, accessible, and responsive to parent's needs and requests.

MISSION AND VALUES : Legacy mission, values and strategic goals are clearly understood and demonstrated.

Actively participates in planning and department activities which reinforce values, mission and goals.

SAFETY : Responsible to maintain a safe patient and work environment.

Safe and attentive work habits. Routinely performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner.

Maintains equipment in safe, working order.

Complies with crewmember weight restrictions (Maximum 225 founds fully outfitted to perform the job).

CQI/RESEARCH : Promotes improvements through the use of data.

Assists in the development of the CQI plan and participates in the review of data.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT : Responsibility for professional development of self and contribution to the professional growth of others.

Participates in peer review process.

Participates in ongoing education through conferences, in-services, and review of current literature.

Shares information with others.

Participates with colleagues in case review, education, and review of ethical conflicts.

Participates in community outreach activities as assigned.

Attends 50% of team meetings.

Attends mandatory annual skills seminars as well as annual helicopter safety in-services.

Qualifications

Education:

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of respiratory therapy. For employees hired on/after January 16, 2011, minimum of an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC) or accredited by the American Medical Association's Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).

Experience:

Three years of neonatal and/or pediatric intensive care clinical experience within the last five years. Experience in Neonatal and /or Pediatric transport preferred.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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To provide basic and advanced respiratory care to all patient populations to include pediatric, neonate ,and adults in the form of diagnostic modalities, pulmonary disease prevention, application of invasive and noninvasive therapeutic modalities and patient assessment and facilitation of appropriate care, and specializing in critical care. Essential Functions

+ Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.

+ Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators

+ Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

+ Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.

+ Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home care; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment

+ Provide Respiratory support for Internal and External patient transport as needed under the direction of a physician.
+ Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.

+ Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

+ Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

+ Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

Minimum Requirements

+ Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year AMA approved school for Respiratory Care required; Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care preferred

+ Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensure by the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.

+ Must obtain second level NBRC credential such as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (CRT-NPS) or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (RRT-NPS) within one year of employment. Please consult NBRC website for complete list of credentials.

+ BLS required; ACLS, PALS & NRP required within one year of hire

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation's Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work
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Responsible and accountable for the respiratory management, treatment, control and care of patients with respiratory deficiencies.
Respiratory therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients.
The individual must exhibit knowledge of the principles of growth and development from newborn to geriatric patient population.
Therapist must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
Therapist must be able to provide the care indicated with respect to department policy and procedures.
With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological educational, and environmental needs of the patient/significant other when administering care.


Required Skills

Possess a broad knowledge of all modes of therapy being performed within this institution.
Be able to Exhibit skills to accomplish computer operation to include mouse and windows application.
Must be adept at auscultation of the chest and physical assessment of the patient and monitoring of vital signs.
Exhibit skills and ability to properly understand and operate electronic monitoring devices.
Demonstrate good communication skills, verbal and written.
Willing and able to accept the responsibility of the position.


Required Experience

Licensed RCP by State of California.
Registered Respiratory Therapist or actively pursuing with anticipated completion within 6 months of hiring.
One (1) year clinical acute care experience required
Two (2) years' clinical acute care experience preferred
Graduate of an approved AMA Respiratory Care program
Competent to assess the appropriate care given to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patient.
Maintain Adult ACLS, BLS (AHA), NRP and Pediatric (PALS) certification required.
If ACLS and PALS card are not present at hire, the employee will obtain within six months of hire.




Preferred:




Two years experience preferred.




Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider - one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort - you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V