CRT/RRT - $2000 Sign on Bonus

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of the patient, determining needs related to the frequency and duration of the treatment regime ordered by the MD.
• Requests re-order when necessary and communicates with nurse and MD about discrepancies and concerns.
• Initiates and follows through with protocols in the policy and procedure manual and as approved by the department and medical staff.
• Observes the response of the patients to therapy, evaluates and records in the patient’s record, and immediately reports adverse reactions following established mechanisms.
• Maintains department master record, recording procedures performed, new starts and DCs in a timely manner, and noting reasons for any missed treatments.
• Maintains proper critical care records, (flow sheets, charts, and record cards.) Chart treatments and procedures accurately in the forms provided immediately upon completion.
• Enters appropriate information into the hospital computer system accurately and completely.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary Care Planning by regularly attending care conferences and by keeping care plans up to date.
• Responds to emergent situations in the hospital and assists with providing respiratory support.
• Affixes to the on-going evaluation and renewal of therapy by direct communication with ordering practitioners as directed by policy and as assigned.
• Makes oxygen rounds as necessary and appropriate, causing the safe and effective use of supplies and equipment.
• Provides for the titration of oxygen as described by Protocol.
• Provides instruction to patients, family, staff, and students about theory, therapy, and equipment used in Respiratory Care procedures and techniques, and documents such as required.
• Provides instruction and referral for Home care patients and their families/care givers.
• Demonstrates competence and provides for the cleaning, sterilization, assembly and maintenance of equipment and stocking of supplies in the department and the floors, as necessary and appropriate.
• Provides complete report to on-coming personnel and takes a complete report from off-going personnel.
• Participates in annual clinical competency education.
• Serve as a resource to new nursing and RC personnel to the department, CCU, ER, Nursery, and hospital settings.
• Provides developmentally appropriate care to support patients of all ages during their hospitalization.
• Demonstrates competence in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult or frail elderly groups of patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient’s age-related and other physical, psycho social and cultural needs and carrying out patient care activities.
• Supports multidisciplinary quality assessment and improvement activities by participating in improving important aspects of care.
• Participates in improving care by serving on committees or task forces, collecting data when appropriate and sharing ideas for improvement.
• Serves on Process Improvement Teams as requested and reports significant quality and/or risk related problems.
• Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students.
• Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.
• Always practices good customer relations skills.
• Maintains an orderly and neat department and work area at all times.
• Answers and responds to all calls and pages to the Department.
• Maintains knowledge of recent advances in medical principles of respiratory therapy equipment, procedures, and drugs.
• Performs EKG testing as necessary and as requested in the absence of the regular Cardiology Staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized examinations and tests associated with respiratory therapy and understands the reasons for the individual patient’s needs and respiratory therapy plan.
• Displays clinical knowledge and manipulative skills regarding the care, operation, servicing, and repair of all Pulmonary Services equipment.
• Makes appropriate repairs and does necessary maintenance when required and as necessary.
• Begins non-functioning equipment to the attention of the department Coordinator.
• Makes daily rounds and checks all emergency equipment and supplies.
• Observes that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy.
• Maintains high safety standards in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Current TN RRT or CRT Licensure
• Current BLS/PALS/NRP/ACLS required (or obtain prior to the completion of orientation)
• Current STABLE (obtain within 6 months)
• Annual Maternal/Neonatal simulations per policy
• NBRC certification preferred
• Demonstration of critical care proficiency
• PC, math, and communication skills
• Mechanical abilities are required
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and perform detailed work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills