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Respiratory Therapist-Home Medical Equipment - Youngstown, United States - Mercy Health
Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patient's response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment.
Essential Job Functions
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Licensing/Certification
Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross (preferred)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
Valid driver's license (required for Home Care/DME)
Education
Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care (required)
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)
Work Experience
Previous working experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting (preferred)
6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Language
None
Patient Population - Competency is based on the patient population of the site/facility
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents years)
Adults years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*May have periods of constant interruptions
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
Good communication skills
Able to effectively work with diverse people
Good customer service skills
Good organizational skills and time management skills
Good oral and written communication
Able to receive feedback
Able to gather and interpret data
Accountability
Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.
Arterial blood gas punctures and testing
Airway maneuvers
Bedside pulmonary function
Patient assessment
Patient education
Knowledge of chest suction equipment
Knowledge of chest X-ray interpretation
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
DME - Youngstown Home Care/DME/Hospice
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
