Registered Respiratory Therapist - Meeker, United States - Pioneers Medical Center

Description

This position requires the applicant to have BOTH qualifications as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a Registered Polysomnographic Technician. Both job descriptions are listed below. While this will be a combined hybrid position, the applicant should note the duties for each individual position.

Sleep Center Technologist


Reports to:
Sleep Center Director


FLSA Classification:
Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Pioneers Medical Center will lead the effort to improve the health and wellbeing of our

community.

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center

sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient

care, and direct patient education.

• Collect, analyze and accommodate patient information in order to identify and meet

specific patient needs such as:
physical/mental limitations, current

emotional/physiological status regarding testing procedure, as well as medical/social

history.

• Must be competent and confident in their ability to follow established protocols for

PSG, Split-night, PAP Titration (CPAP, Bi-Level, Auto-Servo Ventilation), End Tidal CO2

monitoring and O2 qualification/titration

• Knowledgeable in appropriate use of equipment/supplies and calibration to determine

proper function of equipment and performance of systems, must also be able to adjust

accordingly

• Tech must stay up to date with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

guidelines.

• Follows established protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data
• Identifies, corrects and documents artifact and equipment failures.
• Implement appropriate interventions, including actions necessary for patient safety and

therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.

• Must be able to score "on the fly" and by correct standards of the American Academy of

Sleep Medicine (AASM).

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific

care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adult and geriatric patients.

• Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary


Reports to:
Cardiopulmonary Director


FLSA Classification:
Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

Pioneers Medical Center will lead the effort to improve the health and wellbeing of our

community.

The working environment is a normal clinical setting with exposure to sharps and biological and

chemical agents. It is expected that facility safety practices and protocols are followed at all

times.

Essential Functions

• Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department

policy and procedure manual.

• Give and receive accurate and complete report. Update and complete patient profile to

reflect patient's current clinical status.

• Work in all areas of the hospital.
• Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and

precept new employees during orientation

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all respiratory care procedures per

department policy

• Verify respiratory care physicians' orders. Initial, date, and time order after verification
• Receive and give accurate report. Update and complete patient profile to reflect patients

current clinical status. Be prepared and ready to receive/give report at the specified

times.

• Attend and participate in departments in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and

mandatory hospital meetings.

• Keep supervisor apprised of changes in workload and patient activity
• Understand and institute advanced ventilator modalities such as IRV and PC-SIMV.
• Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital

personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by

contacting physicians.

• Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Patient Care Within Scope Includes, But Is Not Limited To:

• Perform arterial blood gas sampling.
• Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist

physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation.

• Initiate and perform CPR, primarily responsible for airway management.
• Initiate, maintain and monitor ventilated patients using Bicore and Siements graphics.
• Interpret flow volumes and pressure volume curves to initiate appropriate clinical

changes.

• Evaluate chest x-ray for endotracheal placement and other clinical conditions optimizing

Respiratory Care delivery.

• Initiate, maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Understand and institute advanced ventilator modalities, such as IRV and PC-SIMV.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a two-year AMA-approved School for Respiratory Care
• Passing score on the NBRC examination
• Active, unencumbered Colorado State License for performing respiratory care
• Current BLS, PALS and ACLS certification, classes offered at PMC for new and

recertification. Instructor licenses are acceptable in their place.

• At least six months of previous working experience in a hospital setting is strongly

desired.

• Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific

requirements.

Skills and Expectations

• Kind and professional demeanor.
• Professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family,

and staff.

• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Adherence to ALL PMC confidentiality procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and

equitable working environment.

• Self-directed and the ability to work independently.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable

April by NRB

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing this job, the employee:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary positon 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will

understand.

• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the

observer.

• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pioneers Medical Center is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of

recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,

ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual

orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. As an equal

opportunity employer, Pioneers Medical Center will not limit or segregate employees in any way

which would tend to deprive them of employment opportunities/promotions, or affect the status

of their employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran