Respiratory Therapist - RRT (WO)

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Additional Job Description

• Department : Respiratory Therapy
• Sign On Bonus :  $20,000, Paid in full on 1st pay check!
• Schedule : ? Day Shift, 36 Hours / Week, 3x12-Hour Shifts / Week, 7a to 7p
• Pay Range starts at :  $28.36 / hour Plus $8.50 Weekend Option Premium
• Shift Differentials : Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts?
• Location : MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
• RRT Required
• Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Qualified external candidates only for sign on bonus and relocation

Job Summary :

The respiratory therapist is a healthcare professional employed to perform all respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures provided by the Department of Respiratory Care. They should be energetic and motivated to support the success of a growing service. The respiratory therapist should refer to supervisory personnel in any doubtful situation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

The following are essential job accountabilities :

include : (50%)

Criteria

A. Implements and assess the function of oxygen and therapeutic gas.

B. Ensure proper set-up and implementation of therapeutic and diagnostic procedure.

C. Provide aerosolized medication.

D. Provide CPT and IPV.

E. Setup and monitor ventilators in accordance with the department and hospital policies.

F. Communicates with peers and staff to develop and improve inter- and intradepartmental services. Meet with appropriate personnel to address and resolve problem issues.

G. Performs CPR

H. Perform diagnostic procedures including but not limited to :

Criteria

Assess and reassess patients for therapy which includes but is not limited to :

A. Vital signs before and after therapy.

B. Breath sounds before and after therapy.

C. Checking for physician orders for therapy.

D. Pre and post assessment for therapy tolerance and response.

E. Oxygen requirements.

F. Sputum color, viscosity and quantity.

G. Other patient specific observations as needed.

Criteria

A. Responsible to respond to critical areas (e.g. ER, OR, Code).

B. Perform routine checks on Life Support Unit.

C. Assist with bronchoscopy procedure.

D. Assist with minor cardiopulmonary invasive or surgical procedures.

E. Perform tracheotomy care.

F. Perform bedside studies including : f / vt, shunt studies, ventilator mechanics dead space, compliance, O2 content, and metabolic cart studies.

G. Perform bedside pulmonary function procedures.

H. Interpretation of complex lab data.

I. Provide input in decisions involving patient care on and off life support systems.

J. Provide input on patient care via physician consultations.

K. Display qualities of an independent thinker through the performance of everyday job

duties.

L. Assist with the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia as indicated by the latest evidence based literature.

Criteria

A. Attends monthly department meetings, specialty meetings, in-services, and any other meetings as required.

B. Assure all time and attendance exceptions are properly recorded in the exceptions book.

C. Communicates with physicians in regard to therapies ordered and therapeutic goals.

The following job accountabilities may be reassigned :

Criteria

A. Cleaning, disinfecting and / or sterilization of all reusable of respiratory and bronchoscopy equipment.

B. Routine mechanical maintenance of respiratory equipment.

C. Maintain neat and clean work and storage areas.

D. Maintain neat and accurate records.

E. Answer phone in a professional and timely manner.

Criteria

A. Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B. Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients / families / employees in accordance with hospital standards.

C. Reports risk management concerns.

D. Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements :

E. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%

Criteria

A. Explain therapy to the patient prior to initiation.

B. Being courteous to the patient, their family, visitors and co-workers.

C. Respects patients' rights.

D. Practice commitment of patient confidentiality.

Criteria

A. Assisting with collection of data for reporting.

B. Completes paperwork in a timely fashion.

C. Follow policies and procedures when administering care.

D. Report quality issues to management for review.

____Infant ___ Child X Adolescent _ X Adult _ X Geriatric

Criteria

A. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.

B. Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.

C. Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.

D. Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.

E. Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.

F. Position specific : Able to titrate dosages and applications to fit the needs of the various growth and development stages. Recognizing that each stage requires different considerations and methods.