Respiratory Therapist

Full time position with competitive wages.

Shift times  2pm-10pm

DUTIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of residents

with respiratory illnesses and diseases.

Essential Duties

1. Plans, implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to

assist in the management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders.

2. Operates, maintains and manages mechanical ventilators and equipment. Provides

technical support for equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Therapy.

3. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations. Is knowledgeable of the

Medicare and Medicaid regulations and coverage decisions provided by CMS.

4. Provides Respiratory Therapy Services including but not limited to, application

and monitoring of:

a. Arterial blood gases

b. mechanical ventilator support

c. artificial airway care

d. bronchial hygiene

e. aerosol therapy

f. humidification therapy

g. suction therapy

h. tracheostomy care

i. tracheostomy tube changes

j. pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures

k. cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

l. emergent airway care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation

5. Provides Respiratory Therapy diagnostic activities including but not limited to:

a. Obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens

b. Interpreting physiological data

c. Performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system

6. Provides resident and family education activities focused on the promotion of

cardiopulmonary wellness.

7. Provides/coordinates clinical respiratory services under the physician orders.

8. Performs respiratory/clinical assessments.

9. Checks ventilators every four hours and as needed. Assesses/evaluates toleration

of attempts to wean.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 8/2013

10. Verifies continuous positive airway pressure therapy, non invasive ventilation.

11. Verifies positive pressure ventilation for oxygenation.

12. Documents resident procedures, organizes and analyzes data, maintains accurate

records.

13. Conducts resident assessment, makes treatment recommendations, and makes

decision based upon protocol.

14. Interacts positively with staff, physicians, residents and family members.

15. Screens, evaluates, and treats residents as per Plan of Care. Verifies that residents

who are admitted for treatment receive the required services and that the service

delivery is documented appropriately.

16. Develops and maintains an administrative recordkeeping system that provides an

accurate record of the number of treatments given and charges incurred.

Standard Requirements

1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for

the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,

established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or

correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

4. Adheres to:

a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations

data.

b. HIPAA regulations

c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment

free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.

e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job

functions

5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes

job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate

judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional

situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents

regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and

guests.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 8/2013

e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,

uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work

duties as assigned.

f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged

violations of residents' rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.

7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and

geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planning

delivery of care.

8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational

opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties

Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but

which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs

other work duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications

Education/Training: Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Must

possess a current license in the state of current practice. Must have current CPR

certification.

A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act) (as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be

able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires

manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to operate

standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearing

and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the

health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable

accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and transfer and transport

residents. Must be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer,

pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be

capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable

accommodation(s).

Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient

interpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, side

effects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skill; proficient assessment skills; safety

techniques; basic computer skills; able to operate various medical and office equipment,

auditory and visual skills. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in

writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.

HISTORY:

(A) 8/2012

(B) 8/2013

Experience: Must possess strong knowledge regarding state, federal and local

regulations as they pertain to long-term care.

Receipt and Acknowledgement

I acknowledge and understand that:

Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor

an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.

The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am

employed. The contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I

know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or

without reasonable accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to

inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.

Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.

Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as

compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Facility.