Initiates responsibilities in an quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment in a timely manner to ensure compliance with infection control standards, initiates preventive maintenance on departmental equipment; and selects, assembles, and properly tests equipment prior to initiating patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required in-services, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Licensure must be current, valid, and in good standing
Good communication skills are required in order to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and public.
The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
New incumbents must or must have complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation.
This position has the primary responsibility of initiating quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients as well as serving as a resource for physicians, staff, and students.
The incumbent will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document Respiratory Therapy services administered to patients.
It is expected that the incumbent performs, his/her responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and the public.
It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally
Balancing: Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
Grasping: Frequently
Speaking: Constantly
Hearing: Constantly
Repetitive Motions: Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently
Salary Range
$24.55-$30.69
Education
Associate’s Degree | Respiratory Therapy | Required
Certifications
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - MS Department of Health, RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist (Expiring or Non-Expiring) - NBRC
