Respiratory Care Professional - 36 hr/wk, 3rd shift

Purpose of this Position

Perform therapeutic, diagnostic and monitoring procedures in the clinical respiratory care setting. Participates in patient and family teaching.

Duty 1

• RCP administers medications and performs duties per policies and procedures while maintaining a high level of service and quality.
• Able to multi-task work in a timely manner and adjust to busy or stressful situations easily.

Duty 2

• RCP trained in administering and assisting with emergency measures such as Code Blue.
• Proficiency in infant, pediatric and adult ventilator support including CPAP and BiPAP to provide qualified emergency care to patients.

Duty 3

• RCP assesses and documents patient respiratory status, reviews all orders written by provider, reports any problems to other members of the health care team and follows with proper documentation and goal setting to provide timely and accurate reporting.
• Collaborates with other departments to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.

Duty 4

• RCP ensures the economical and safe use of all equipment and supplies.

Duty 5

• RCP provides education to staff, patients and family members to improve communication between Pulmonary Services and other BVHS associates and customers.

Duty 6

• RCP participates in departmental improvement projects, revising policies/procedures and equipment needs, then assists in implementing the change for efficient care delivery.

Duty 7

• RCP follows department line of management and demonstrates good problem-solving skills, seeking guidance as needed.
• Strives to educate self regarding new equipment, procedures and protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school for respiratory care.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional by the State of Ohio.
• RRT credentialed by the NBRC, no exception for those graduating in 2015 or beyond.
• Successfully completes ACLS, BCLS, PALS and NRP within 3 months of hire.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient needs and ability to assess data reflective of patient status.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing EKG's.

Physical Demands

• Full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination, grasping, pushing, pulling and fine finger manipulation.
• Corrected vision, hearing in the normal range and excellent verbal communication skills.
• At risk for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).