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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location:
Clarion, PA
Description:
CLARION HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist FLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment: Cardiopulmonary Job Code: 1024Revised Date: 12-19-06Position SummaryProvide respiratory therapy and PFT to patients as ordered by physicians according toestablished standards and practices. Also instruction of subordinate staff members and assistin continuing education programs.Essential FunctionsWorks closely with the Health Care Team.Instruct, train/orient subordinate staff members.Provide respiratory therapy to patients as prescribed according to established standards and practices.Receives verbal and telephone orders pertaining to the respiratory care of the patient.Deliver and set up equipment and monitor patients on continuous ventilation. Do nasotracheal and tracheal suctioning.Make patient rounds regularly. Observe patient, check equipment, change and make adjustments as necessary.Set-up home oxygen per physicians orders.Conduct pulmonary function tests for patients as ordered by physician.Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.Develop and maintain department and patient records and reports. Collect statistical data as required.Attends the monthly staff meetings and offers into the overall plan of cardiopulmonary service.Must obtain 20 CEU’s every two years to maintain license.Demonstrates positive guest relation skills and professional behavior in dealilng with all hospital contacts. Demonstrates commitment to professionalism. Maintains an open mind in dealing with any situation.Agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Officer.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major dutiesand responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks, duties, and/or responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description.Reporting RelationshipsReports to: Cardiopulmonary ManagerSupervises: NoneQualificationsGraduate of an accredited program in respiratory therapy. Hold a current Pennsylvania State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Certified in basic CPR course C. Registration asrequired. Sufficient previous experience in respiratory therapy.Working ConditionsSubject to hazards of flammable gasses. Lifting, pushing, pulling equipment and frequent prolonged standing and walking. Rotates weekends. May be scheduled to rotate shifts, as staffing allocation needs arise.Powered by JazzHR
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Clarion Hospital
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