Steady Charge Respiratory Therapist - Core Department (Night Shift)
Steady Charge Respiratory Therapist - Core Department (Night Shift)
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Job Description
Overview:
0.6 FTE 24 hours per week
Night Shift (7p-7a)
Every other weekend holiday rotation
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Applies knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology.
- Offers effective preventative care to as well as assess educate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
- Practices Respiratory Care under medical direction across the health care continuum. Develops and implements effective care plans patient-driven protocols disease-based clinical pathways and disease management programs according to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
- Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
- Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
- Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes participating in data collection or auditing understanding Quality Improvement and representing staff at relevant staff meetings and then reporting information and updates back to staff.
Education Requirement:
Associates or Bachelors Degree from CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program required.
Licensure Requirement:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
- Current Ohio license to practice respiratory care required.
Certifications:
- AHA BLS required.
- Current PALS or NRP certification may be required depending on unit of hire.
- Additional certifications may be required after hire.
Skills:
- Critical thinking and patient or environment assessment skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills required in interactions with patients and parents and hospital staff.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Chemicals/Medications Flexing/extending of neck Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Machinery Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Fume /Gases /Vapors Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Patient Equipment Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Part-Time
