Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1.    Reviews data in the patient record and recommends diagnostic procedures to restore pulmonary function, alleviate respiratory-associated pain, and promote patient recovery.
2.    Collects and evaluates clinical information.
3.    Perform therapeutic procedures, evaluate and report results.
4.    Determine appropriateness of and participate in developing and recommending modifications to respiratory care plans: mechanical ventilator management, spirometry, co-oximetry; ABG sampling and analysis; pressure-volume, flow-volume loops, and cuff pressure.
5.    Selects, obtains and assures equipment readiness.
6.    Understands and performs assessment-based patient care.
7.    Performs quality control procedures for: blood analysis devices; diagnostic equipment; ventilator volume/flow/pressure calibration; gas metering devices.
8.    Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, adequate ventilation, oxygenation and remove bronchopulmonary secretions.
9.    Evaluates and monitors patient’s response to respiratory care and recommends modifications in therapeutic procedures.
10.    Demonstrates ability to identify when to accept and refer complex issues to the next level to facilitate problem resolution.
11.    Provides clinical direction to respiratory staff throughout the shift of duty and area of responsibility when assigned charge.
12.    Demonstrates proficiency with clinical knowledge to be a resource person for new employees.
13.    Directs treatments given by Respiratory Technical Assistants, students, and orientees.
14.    Stays current with department information and changes by attending department meetings and reading the weekly Huddle.
15.    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.