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    SEH-RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REG - Charlotte, United States - Sparrow Health System

    Sparrow Health System
    Sparrow Health System Charlotte, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job Opportunity

    Job ID: 42208
    Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Evaluates,

    Description:

    Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

    Job Description

    General Purpose of Job:

    Evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

    Essential Duties:

    • Evaluates patients performing limited physical examinations and diagnostic tests; reports test results to the physician.
    • Performs prescribed respiratory care therapeutic treatments; evaluates and monitors patients' responses to such therapy and modifies the prescribed therapy to achieve the desired therapy objectives.
    • Prepares and administers medications used in conjunction with respiratory care.
    • Makes regular rounds of respiratory therapy patients to evaluate patients' condition assuring compliance with physician's orders; changes ventilator settings according to the physician's orders. Recognizes and notifies physician of adverse changes in patients' status.
    • Educates patients and their families on treatments and procedures; provides emotional support as needed.
    • Documents treatments given and/or patient reactions in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies.
    • Processes telephone orders from physicians related to respiratory services, read back.
    • Maintains communication with nurses and physicians to facilitate quality patient care; reports adverse changes in patient status.
    • Performs EKGs, PFTs, Holters, ABG's and exercise treadmills on inpatients and outpatients, as directed.
    • Assists physician in intubating patients and ventilator management, extubates, suctions, places patients on oxygen, and interprets blood gas analysis, per orders. Assists physician with bronchoscopies.
    • Assumes responsibility for maintaining work area and respiratory therapy equipment; sterilizes/ cleans equipment, assures equipment is properly regulated, and performs routine maintenance on equipment. Orders supplies as needed.
    • Responds to all code blue call while on duty; assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitations.
    • Maintains records necessary for billing respiratory care charges.
    • Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required. Assists with orientation process for newly hired staff and agency staff. Participates in activities to promote services and the hospital.
    • Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    Job Requirements

    General Requirements

    • National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist Technician (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT).

    • Current licensure by the state of MI.

    • CPR/ACLS certification

    Work Experience

    N/A

    Education

    • Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program

    Specialized Knowledge and Skills

    • Knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary disease processes and related procedures, respiratory therapy techniques, testing procedures and related protocols

    • Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to cardiac/pulmonary rehab function, HIPAA confidentiality, OIG and JCAHO mandates

    • Knowledge of payer sources and payer requirements

    • Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required billing, documentation, and reports

    • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and health care professionals in the exchange of information

    • Analytical ability to determine appropriate method of therapy based upon observation of patient diagnostic test results and disease processes

    • Mental ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and respond to emergency situations

    • Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, assist patients using proper body mechanics, and properly operate equipment/ devices

    • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

    Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

    Job Family

    Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

    Requirements:

    Shift

    Variable

    Degree Type / Education Level

    Associate

    Status

    Full-time

    Facility

    Sparrow Eaton Hospital

    Experience Level

    Under 4 Years


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