Respiratory Therapist

Grand Oaks Is seeking respiratory tech to join their team. Full-Time and PRN available for 12hr nights.

• Wages $40-$45
• OnShift scheduling- with 12hr shifts
• Daily Pay available
• Benefits available the first of the month following 30 days
• 401k
• Life insurance
• PTO starts accumulating day one
• Teamwork Personal and professional growth work environment

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION:

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct respiratory care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day respiratory activities of the residents. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services and pulmonary provider or to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

As an RRT you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties with the respiratory scope of practice defined by the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4761-7-03

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the positio

Respiratory Care Functions

• Restores pulmonary function, alleviates pain and supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Meets patients goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests, assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription
• .Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operation mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending adjustments and modifications
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs.
• Recommends and/or provides assistive equipment and outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Develops respiratory therapy staff by providing information and developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a License/Degree from an accredited college or university/training program.
• Must have valid License and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (must obtain within 3 months of hire)
• Current BLS for Healthcare provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification .

Experience

• On-the-job training provided
• Prefer 6 months experience

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must posses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must posses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of respiratory and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must posses the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate then into existing
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Qualification/Skills
• Bedside Manner
• Physiological knowledge
• Infection Control
• Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Informing others
• Verbal Communication
• Medical Teamwork
• Judgement
• Procedural Skills
• People Skills