Certified Respiratory Therapist - CFH

This position provides respiratory therapy care for patients throughout the hospital. We have not hired certified vs registered respiratory therapist in several years due to registered therapists being available. The training for the 2 positions is the same. Testing is more indepth for registered therapists so we will be using the certified therapists in the lower acuity areas of the hospital. The intent is to bring in more respiratory therapists to help replace the 35 travelers the inpatient respiratory therapy department currently has. We also plan to assist certified therapists to pass the registered therapist test within 1 year,

PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Interprets and executes physician orders Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages Performs patient education Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner Notifies leader of respiratory care, supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues Documents all medication and patient care errors Uses protective equipment appropriately Performs intubations and change tracheostomy tubes as assigned Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights Follows good hand washing and infection control procedures between patients and procedures Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results. Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area. Performs oxygen rounds as assigned. Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner Responds to emergency situations and codes immediately Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals Performs patient bedside lab testing (ABGs) and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

PERFORMS VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Maintains knowledgeable of all modes of ventilation and a weaning modality Responds promptly to urgent needs Uses protective equipment appropriately Participates in patient rounds with physicians Performs ventilator checks every 4 hours and PRN Sets appropriate ventilator alarms within recommended parameters Educates students and other health professionals about ventilator functions Documents ventilator settings and patient information accurately Acts as patient advocate Practices appropriate patient assessment skills to evaluate patient needs Contacts physicians to improve patient care Contacts physicians concerning ventilator settings Collaborates with appropriate healthcare worker concerning patient care issues Sets-up, verifies proper function, operates, and monitors ventilators, BIPAP and CPAP

MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY Completes documentation of all therapy, ventilator, and oxygen Completes documentation on all internal forms Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily Maintains current credentials

ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS/HER ONGOING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Learns the functions of all new equipment Learns new procedures Maintains knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures Completes all mandatory education within the stated time frame Attends educational offerings to validate skills Maintains current knowledge of all equipment Maintains current license

Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 1 year - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Education: Associate's Degree: Respiratory Therapy; Certificate of Completion: Respiratory Therapy, Work Experience: Respiratory therapy

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