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    Respiratory Therapist - Rockford, United States - Mercy Health System

    Mercy Health System
    Mercy Health System Rockford, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    Overview


    Under the direction of a physician, the
    RRT provides all respiratory care related duties and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

    Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients including pediatrics, Emergency/Trauma Department, Step-Down Critical Care and Adult Critical Care Units using protocol driven care.

    Provides critical and emergent care, airway stabilization and management, non-invasive ventilation, and is responsible for acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long term ventilation.

    Exemplifies the Mercyhealth mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. They will perform other duties as assigned.

    Ask about your sign on bonus eligibility

    Responsibilities


    • Performs the duties listed in the Respiratory Care Student job description.
    • Will Initiate, monitor, evaluate, and wean invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Makes parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response, laboratory values, and patient status.
    • Initiates and provides on-going evaluation of treatment regime including medication delivery and oxygen administration through therapist driven protocols by performing patient assessments to determine the needs related to treatment therapies, frequencies, and duration of treatment regime ordered by physician.
    • Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure, or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuation.
    • Monitors, assesses, educates, and documents the patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals of therapies, and equipment during treatment.
    • Demonstrates competence in the set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices, therapeutic bronchoscopies and pulmonary function screens . Cleans using high level disinfection, assembles, and maintains equipment and the stocking of departmental supplies.
    • Responds to emergent care situations in the hospital and assists with resuscitation by providing chest compressions, airway management, airway stabilization, and ventilatory support in accordance with the American Heart association guidelines and as directed by the Code Team Leader.
    • Transports adult patients on mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilation devices, and critically ill to intrahospital procedures and testing.
    • Provides developmentally appropriate care to support the various patient populations during their hospitalization. Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric and adult patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient's age related and other physical, psycho-social, and cultural needs.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    Education and Experience

    Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

    Certification/Licensure


    RRT
    If not eligible for
    RRT, CRT required


    CPR
    ACLS within 6 months of hire

    NRP within 90 days of orientation, for those departments requiring delivery attendance

    IL and/ or WI Respiratory Care Practitioner license

    (DME only) -For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles:Maintain a valid driver's license.

    Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

    For those driving their personal vehicles:
    Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.

    Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.

    Special Physical Demands

    The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.


    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, talk, and hear.

    The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, and smell.

    Specific vision abilities require by this job include frequent ability to adjust focus and occasionally distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

    The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force.

    Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:


    Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.


    Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.


    Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.


    Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

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