Respiratory Therapist I- RRT - Portland, United States - Northern Light Health

Northern Light Health Portland, United States

1 week ago

Description

Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Department:
Respiratory Therapy

Position is located:
Mercy Fore River

Work Type:
Part Time Eligible

Hours Per Week: 24.00

Work Schedule: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM

Summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies.

The incumbent must be a graduate of a 2-year associate degree or a 4-year Baccalaureate Degree National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) approved Respiratory Therapy Program.

Bachelor's degree preferred. The RRT must have current BLS certification with ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred. The RRT must hold current Maine State professional license and meet the current license eligibility requirements of the NBRC. The incumbent must possess good clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. The RRT must be able to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team as well as independently. The RRT must possess good technical aptitude to understand and operate highly complex medical equipment. The RRT performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.

Responsibilities:

Mechanical ventilator initiation and management.
Insertion and/or care of artificial airways.
Patient assessment, medication administration and recommendation for therapy, interpretation of clinical data.
Airway clearance and bronchoscopy assist as appropriate.
Participation in the Rapid Response Team, Code Team, Trauma Team, and Sepsis Team as applicable by member.
Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds in critical care areas and participate in education of students/other staff.
Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
Other Duties.

Other Information:

Maine State professional license and meet the current license eligibility requirements of the NBRC.
BLS certification to be obtained prior to independently caring for patients and kept current.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.

Competencies and Skills

Achieves Results:

Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

Basic Life Support
Behaves with Integrity and

Builds Trust:
Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

Cultivates Respect:

Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

Demonstrates Adaptability:

Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity.

Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:

Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment.

Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them.

Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

Effectively Communicates:

Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

Exercises Sound Judgment &

Decision Making:
Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

Fosters Accountability:

Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors.

Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

Practices Compassion:

Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Promotes Health and Safety:

Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances.

Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

Seeks Process Improvement &

Applies System Thinking:
Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes. Understands the interconnection between organizational elements. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Considers the impact of actions on the entire process/system. Detects problems and opportunities, recognizes important information, and links various data to trace potential causes and relevant details.

Utilizes Resources Effectively:

Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities.

Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.

Credentials

Required Respiratory Therapist

Education

Required Associate's Degree
Graduate of a 2-year associate degree NBRC approved Respiratory Therapy program.
Preferred Education: 4-year Baccalaureate Degree NBRC approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Working Conditions

Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).

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