MUST HAVE COVID VACCINATIONS AT TIME OF SUBMISSIONPosition Summary: Position functions within the Respiratory Care department at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital to provide respiratory therapy modalities per protocol and those ordered by physicians to improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from neonatal to geriatric ages. Monitors progress and effectiveness of program plans, oversee staff operations, and monitors budget. Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Position Complexities: The miscalculation of ventilator settings or dosages of medications and failure to maintain equipment, which may result in incorrect readings. Responsible for the development of policies and procedures related to the administration of respiratory services. Impact; if policies and procedures are not followed, unsafe and improper healthcare may be given. Adherence to policies and procedures will ensure that SEARCH beneficiaries/patients are given the highest quality healthcare services. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Duty/Responsibility #1 (50%): Functions as a working clinical manager to include duties such as participates in the administration of respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary function testing, airway management and ventilatory support, provides instruction to patients in use of respiratory therapy equipment, inhalation gases and other therapies related to the treatment of respiratory diseases and/or the promotion of respiratory wellness. Responsible for cleaning, care and maintenance of all equipment assigned to the department. Duty/Responsibility #2 (20%): Provide leadership and direction of respiratory care services; maintains close working relationship with medical staff and other health care professionals. Duty/Responsibility #3 (10%): Responsible for the development, implementation, and review of respiratory care policies and procedures, equipment maintenance, standards and programs that support the clinical practice of respiratory care. Maintains compliance with all state, federal, TJC (The Joint Commission), other regulatory body standards and hospital requirements related to provisions of respiratory therapy services and understands legal consequences of actions and interventions Duty/Responsibility #5 (10%): Performs administrative functions such as developing and monitoring budget, operational targets, supervise respiratory therapy staff or ancillary staff as may be assigned to the department. Keeps administration updated and informed on departmental activities, prepares corporate service plans Duty/Responsibility #6 (5%): Participates in hospital quality improvement programs. Duty/Responsibility #7 (5%): Participates in the development and implementation of in-services to provide quality patient care. Serves as a resource person and consultant to hospital personnel in the treatment of respiratory patients. Baseline Qualification Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Completion of two year academic program and National Board of Respiratory Therapists (NBRT). Registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. • Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist at time of hire. • Two years experience as a certified Respiratory Therapist. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology; • Knowledge of respiratory care modalities for adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients; • Knowledge for interpreting arterial blood gases.• Skilled in use of mechanical ventilators; • Skilled in performing arterial blood gas sampling; • Skilled in applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation.• Ability to work alone/unsupervised; • Ability to assess and prioritize; • Ability to work under adverse conditions such as communicable infectious diseases.

Shift: 4x10 hour shifts - MUST BE ON CALL

Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary

Sub Specialties: Respiratory Therapy
General Certifications: N/A
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