REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST PULMONARY REHAB

Independence Health System•Clarion, PA

30d

About The Position

Provide respiratory therapy and monitoring to Cardiopulmonary Rehab patients during exercise sessions as ordered by physicians according to established standards and practices. Also instruction of subordinate staff members and assist in continuing education programs. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed with or without reasonable accommodations by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks, duties, and/or responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
Hold a current Pennsylvania State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Certified in basic CPR course C.
Registration as required.
Sufficient previous experience in respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Health Care Team.
Instruct, train/orient subordinate staff members.
Provide respiratory therapy to patients as prescribed according to established standards and practices.
Receives verbal and telephone orders pertaining to the respiratory care of the patient.
Create exercise programs for Cardiopulmonary patients under the direction of a physician.
Monitor Cardiopulmonary patients during exercise sessions.
Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Develop and maintain department and patient records and reports. Collect statistical data as required.
Attends the monthly staff meetings and offers into the overall plan of cardiopulmonary service.
Must obtain 20 CEU's every two years to maintain license.
Demonstrates positive guest relation skills and professional behavior in dealing with all hospital contacts. Demonstrates commitment to professionalism. Maintains an open mind in dealing with any situation.
Agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Officer.