Respiratory Care Professional - 40 hrs/wk, 2nd 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 by reviewing 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 facilitate clear communication between Pulmonary Services and other BVHS associates and customers.

Duty 6

• RCP participates in departmental processes such as improvement projects, revising policies/procedures and equipment needs, and assists in implementing changes 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.
• Knowledgeable about the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Knowledge to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provide care based on area policies and procedures.

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.
• Ability 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.
• Classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).