Respiratory Therapy Assistant-PRN

About the role

This job assists the hospital in the respiratory care of patients and performs special technical support services according to level of knowledge/training under the direct supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

Responsibilities

• Assists the Respiratory Therapists in patient care with direct supervision of the CRT/RRT.
• Performs clinical job duties as outlined by departmental Orientation, Assessment, & Evaluation (OAE), training, and competency.
• Supports respiratory/hospital admin by acceptance of established objectives, policies and procedures.
• Accurately documents patient related tasks.
• Maintains professional knowledge and required certifications through growth and development.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Required - High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred - Enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy School Program
• Work Experience: Required - None
• Preferred - Hospital experience
• Certifications: Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-directed including the ability to work independently and with supervision.
• Effective planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Skills

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-directed including the ability to work independently and with supervision.
• Effective planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Benefits

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Additional Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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