Respiratory therapy aide job description

Provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation. Performs all general and critical care respiratory care procedures and diagnostics on patients ages infant through adult. These duties include but are not limited to; mechanical ventilation, airway management, critical care transport, arterial blood gas puncture, medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, patient assessments and education.
Education Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited respiratory care/therapy program.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

For staff hired before June of 2019: Must hold certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapists, or equivalent.

For staff hired after June of 2019: Staff must obtain and maintain certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Must hold state licensure in appropriate state of practice upon hire. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified within 1 month and ACLS within 1 year.

FTE

1

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Varies

Shift End Time

Varies

Pay Range

$29.68 - $44.52 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Weekends

Varies

Holidays

Yes

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:

Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

Direct patient care/Therapeutic Modalities:

• This position provides direct patient care and serves as the primary direct care provider for his/her shift. Ventilator management, airway management, oxygen administration, aerosolized medication administration, breathing exercise management, resident/family education: evaluate, recommend, and administer therapeutic regimen, following direct orders from MD/NP.
• Active in care planning and discharge planning process by attending care plan meetings, discharge planning meetings, setting and maintaining active care plans in medical record of respiratory goals of therapy and plan of care ordered.

Diagnostic
:

• This position assesses and performs acid base, ventilatory, oxygenation, quality control/assurance and diagnostic procedures including but not limited to: ABGs, Oxygen Saturation

Assessment:

• This position performs clinical and physical assessment to assure individualized patient focused therapy and sets individualized goals for therapy. Screens, evaluates, makes recommendations for therapeutic regimen.

Staffing:

• This position makes appropriate adjustments necessary to balance the available staff to the comprehensive services expected of the Respiratory Care Department.

Documentation:

• This position maintains records to provide complete clinical information and assure accurate resident charging for services provided and accurate resident documentation/charting to assure compliance with regulatory agencies such as MS State Department of Health, OSHA, and JCAHO.
• This position maintains records of equipment to assure compliance with regulatory agencies such as MS State Department of Health, OSHA, and JCAHO.

Performance Improvement:

• This position is required to participate on performance improvement team of choice including having an active role for the improvement of processes, policies, resident outcomes, etc. Staff are required to maintain records of participate and documented results.
• Serves as hand hygiene shopper as requested per infection control nurse.

Equipment:

• This position selects, assembles, assures proper function, performs maintenance and quality control, appropriately stores, troubleshoots all respiratory equipment, while maintaining infection control.
• This position performs equipment/supply inventory, documents and reports supply/equipment needs to Respiratory Supervisor/Logistics Manager of facility, checks in supplies and replaces inventory, stocks medications/supplies.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Keeps abreast of current regulatory guidelines and assures compliance. (Respiratory Care Practitioner State Licensure, JCAHO, OSHA, MS State Board of Health, etc.).

Requirements:

• Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist; Previous clinical experience is preferred.
• The incumbent maintains a valid and current Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to care for a wide range of patients, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Primarily caring for adults and geriatrics.
• Possesses a working knowledge of NMHS Behavioral Standards and Employee Guidelines.
• New incumbents must complete in depth NMMC, BNF, and Respiratory Care Departmental specific orientation.
• Required to obtain 10 CEUs per year, completed annual CBT training as assigned, complete CARES training annually, and complete annual requirements for education as set per MS State Department of Health.

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