Job Overview:
Provides respiratory care in all patient care settings, also includes duties of those of an RRT, with specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of Critical Care, Airway management, Advanced Life Support and Mechanical Ventilation of all ages. Responsibilities include first-line adult or neonatal intubation, transport of newborns, and acts as a preceptor in the clinical training of residents, nurses, and students in the advanced practice of pulmonary medicine and therapeutic procedures.
Job Requirements:
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), and ACLS if performing intubations
NBRC registry or RRT
RCP licensure in Ohio
3-4 years experience in a related field
Job Responsibilities:
Performs all free standing ED RT responsibilities including tech duties.
Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
Demonstrates skill and proficiency in the management of the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program
Demonstrates proficiency as specialist in ventilator management and critical care for adults and neonates
Demonstrates proficiency and competency in the management of adult and neonatal airways.
Demonstrates proficiencies as specialist in recommending, initiating and performing specialized clinical procedures to help diagnose, treat and/or improve patient situations
Other Job-Related Information:
In order to remain in this position, this individual must do at least one intubation per quarter and a total of six per year. This individual must also maintain a 90% success rate over a year period or repeat an OR
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
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* Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
* Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
* Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
* Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
* Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
* Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
* Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
* Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
* Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community |
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TriHealth
Nov 16, 2024