Registered Respiratory Therapist III (0.1FTE/Part-time)

Description

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0.1FTE/Per Diem/PRN/Part-time

Respiratory Therapist (inpatient and outpatient)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Administers respiratory care services in accordance with department policies and procedures, providing input to the clinical evaluation and technical aspects of administered care. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• • Administers physician-prescribed treatment/testing to patients in all clinical areas according to physician order and/or department policy and procedure.
  • Patient assessment.
  • Confers directly with patients, family, physicians and other disciplines concerning patient needs, ability and understanding.
  • Performs physician-ordered arterial blood sample collection and performs subsequent analysis on an arterial blood gas analyzer for oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and oxygen saturation levels.
  • Provide complete and accurate documentation according to department policies for performed service in the electronic medical record.
  • Processes all pulmonary procedure charges in computerized Charge Capture system

  Ø Inpatient Respiratory Therapist Essential Functions also include:

  · Administered services include, but are not limited to, therapeutic gases, aerosol and humidity therapy, positive pressure breathing treatment (IPPB/CPAP), deep breathing exercises, airway care, including tracheobronchial aspiration and other procedures, and postural drainage and percussion/vibration to aid in secretion removal.

  · Establishes, monitors, and adjusts ventilator management of the critically ill patient requiring mechanical ventilation, under the direction of a physician and/or established physician protocol.

  · Provides the administration of topic anesthesia to patients have bronchoscopies performed. Assists physician with study as required.

  Ø Outpatient Respiratory Therapist Essential functions also include:

  · Provides navigation support and rehabilitation services to patients in accordance with physician order and/or department policies and procedures. These services include, but are not limited to:

  § patient education and training

  § family education and training

  § smoking counseling

  § exercise assessment

  § training and program development

  § home care coordinating

  · Performs schedules preventative maintenance and Quality Assurance activities on equipment.

  · Performs patient registration, medical record management functions and patient scheduling.

  · Provides physician ordered pulmonary diagnostic studies, including oxygen assessment studies (exercise with oximetry studies), protocols and other testing services on patients.

  · Assists with the performance of specialized diagnostic studies (PFT positions)

  SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

  • Confers with physicians, Manager, Clinical Services, and shift supervisor in regard to patient respiratory care plans, providing information pertaining to effectiveness of therapy and recommendation for changes in therapy.
  • Can receive, perform and document verbal orders from physicians pertaining to respiratory care.
  • Provides technical assistance and guidance to respiratory therapists, students, RNs, providers and respiratory equipment aides.
  • Confers directly with patients in their provision of therapy and patient assessment, providing the patient with explanations and information as required.
  • Performs other related duties as required, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, acting as charge therapist when required, supervising and providing clinical instruction to respiratory therapy students, and assisting in the orientation of new employees.
  • Assists in the processing of respiratory related equipment.
  • Participates in the on-call and scheduled weekend and holiday responsibilities for this position as required.
  • Actively involved in quality and process improvement activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • CPR certification.
  • Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (or hold a temporary permit) by the PA State Board of Medicine.
  • Graduate AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Individual must be registered or registry eligible.

  Ø Outpatient Respiratory Therapist performing Pulmonary Function Testing:

  § Certification as a Pulmonary Function Tech (CPFT) thru the National Board of Respiratory Care required with in 12 months of date of hire. (PFT positions) (for those hired after September 1, 2024).

   

   

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  Ø Inpatient Respiratory Therapist:

  · One (1) year of neonatal intensive care experience.

  · One (1) year of arterial gas punctures.

  · One (1) year of ventilator management.

  · Registry through NBRC - one (1) year.

  Ø Outpatient Respiratory Therapist:

  · One (1) or more year(s) of background experience/knowledge of Pulmonary Function Therapy is preferred (PFT positions).

  · Rehab/home care experience (Pulmonary Navigation/Rehabilitation positions).

  · Two (2) years of critical care exposure to pulmonary patients.

  · One (1) year of non-acute care with pulmonary patients.

  · Registry through NBRC - one (1) year.

  · Certification as a Pulmonary Function Tech (CPFT) thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (PFT positions).

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:

  • Bio hazardous Waste
  • Blood borne Pathogens
  • Chemicals
  • Extreme Noise Levels
  • High Pressure Steam/Gas

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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