Respiratory technician job description

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Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg
Road
Weymouth,
MA 02190

Department Name:
SSH Respiratory Therapy

Status:
Part time

Budgeted Hours:
16

Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Under the auspices of the South Shore Hospital Director of Respiratory Care and the direct supervision of a Massachusetts licensed respiratory therapist preceptor, the student/respiratory technician will perform duties permitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 23R through 23BB as defined in 261 CMR 2.06 - 2.08. The student must apply for and be granted a limited permit to practice respiratory therapy to be accepted as an employee of this program. At any time the limited license expires, is revoked or the student is no longer enrolled in his/her respiratory program prior to graduation, the employment will be revoked. The student will only be permitted to perform those services which have been successfully completed as part of the curriculum of his/her respiratory therapy program. South Shore Hospital may however further limit the scope of practice that may be performed by the student. The student, in conjunction with the educational respiratory therapy program director, will be responsible for filing a Verification of Education form to the Board of Registration in Respiratory Care and updating this form as the student further completes his education. The student must keep a logbook of all services performed at South Shore Hospital and pass them in to the Respiratory Care Operations Manager each week. These logs will be retained in the student's departmental personnel file. The student's preceptor must verify all entries in the logbook. Duties That May Be Performed If Included In The Limited License: Equipment storage, assembly, disassembly and maintenance. Gas cylinder transport. Administration of oxygen. Administration of hand held nebulizer treatments. Instruction of incentive spirometers. Instruction of metered dose inhalers. Sputum inductions. Subsequent applications of CPAP and BiPAP. Blood Gas Analysis (verified by preceptor) Pulmonary Function Testing Ventilator application and maintenance. (only with direct observation by preceptor) Manual ventilation during CPR and transport. (only with direct observation by preceptor) Duties That May Not Be Performed Regardless of Licensure Inclusion: Ventilator application and maintenance. (without direct observation) Arterial punctures. Hemodynamic line draws. Nasotracheal suctioning
BLS - Basic Life Support. Knowledge of oxygen therapy and limitations of the various devices. Good interpersonal skills. Understanding and basic ability to interpret blood gases. Understanding of aerosol therapy and the medications used. Successful completion of the first year instruction in Respiratory Care from an accredited institution.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Weekends

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Respiratory Care Limited Permit - Board of Respiratory Care (Massachusetts)

Possess expertise with respiratory therapy equipment and patient needs, based on their qualifications that meet insurance requirements. Responsible for all areas of the Sleep Therapy resupply program and troubleshooting remotely or in-person the mechanical operation of Respiratory equipment to the customer, family and caregivers. Making accurate pressure adjustments remotely or in-person as directed by physicians, as well as software downloads from sleep-related respiratory equipment. Requires clear and concise instruction to our patients on Respiratory equipment along with arranging over-night pulse oximeter testing and instructing.
Education:

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Home care experience with medical equipment is preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

+ Possess basic computer keyboarding skills and the ability to use Microsoft software.

+ Possess excellent communication, customer relations, professional image and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to manage time and multitask when required.

+ Ability to push or pull up to 35lbs is required.

Possesses the knowledge of, or demonstrates the willingness to learn, Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance coverage guidelines and basic reimbursement policies as required.

+ Manages CPAP replenishment program through a specified vendor software to ensure all requirements are met to dispense products. Uploads orders to logistics software and then tracks all orders to confirm delivery.

+ Uses designated websites to verify customer benefits, enrolls customers in auto-pay per policy. Ensures prescriptions are up to date and meet all requirements.

+ Reviews prescription and properly adjusts settings in-person or remotely via modem. Instructs patients and caregivers on the mechanical use and maintenance of home equipment via in-person or remotely, i.e., CPAP/BIPAP, oxygen delivery systems, and other medical equipment as needed.

+ Follows and enforces safety rules, instructions, and procedures of Memorial Home Services to contain and minimize the spread of infection through proper equipment maintenance and supply replacement.

+ Manages incoming phone call inquiries for Respiratory specific issues or questions.

+ Manages overnight pulse oximetry orders, arranges for customer pick-up, cleans and maintains inventory along with uploading equipment data to Independent diagnostic testing lab.

+ Records pressure changes and compliance with sleep therapy in the EMR and consults with Respiratory Care Practitioner any adverse effects with equipment compliance.

+ May test respiratory therapy equipment for proper and safe operation and checks equipment for proper operations and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department.

+ Participates with in-services and other staff development activities to develop and maintain necessary competencies.

+ Maintains the security and confidentiality of all patient records and information.

+ Participates in departmental or multidisciplinary teams related to safety, education, best practice, patient satisfaction, or process improvement.


External Company Name: Memorial Health

Street: 644 N. Second Street

*COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US!*

* Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.*

Our vision is to be a place where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice, and employees want to work. Our mission and vision define who we are and guide us in our work every day. Equally important, we strive to maintain a strong culture that is based on a solid foundation of core values - Honesty, Integrity and Trustworthiness, Inclusion, Compassion, and Legal and Ethical Compliance.

As a member of our team, you play an important role in promoting our culture, advancing our mission, and achieving our vision. I hope you will embrace these important cultural elements and seek to live them out each day, as they are at the very heart of our organization.

Essential Functions

Delivers routine therapy as delegated by a therapist.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.

Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Non-Essential Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

*Minimum Education*
X Two years of college or graduate of program in discipline.

*Required Skills*
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

*Required Skills*
Certifications:
X Basic Life Support (BLS) X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) □Other__________________________ □Other_________________________

*Required Skills*
Licenses: State of Kentucky license by Board of Respiratory Care.

*Required Skills*
Technician has one year to obtain ACLS and PALS certification.

**Job:** **Please select a valid job field*

**Organization:** **Logan Memorial Hospital*

**Title:** *Certified Respiratory Tech*

**Location:** *Kentucky-Russellville*