Respiratory Therapist - Adults (Flex/PRN)

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II provides advanced respiratory care services, performs clinical assessments, collaborates with the healthcare team, and supports development and evaluation of patient care plans. The Respiratory Care Practitioner II Performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environment. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area. Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care. Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/ family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status. Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented. Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately. Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes. Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation. Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient's rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement. Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances. Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes. Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs. Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines. Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and staff situations that present in the work area. Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees. Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation. Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making. Assists with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the community. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and other employees. Champions Carilion's mission, vision, and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or 2 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 4 years coding, documentation, and revenue cycle compliance, auditing, or applicable experience.
Coding certification required for applicable area of expertise at time of hire (e.g. CPC, COC, CIC), the maintenance of which is an ongoing requirement of this position.
Advanced certification in areas of expertise (e.g. CPMA, CDEO, CEDC).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skilled in use of personal computers to aid productivity and enhance output.
Knowledgeable of compliance concepts in general, compliance audit principles, and develop in-depth knowledge of risk areas as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced respiratory care services.
Performs clinical assessments.
Collaborates with the healthcare team.
Supports development and evaluation of patient care plans.
Performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environment.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages.
Completes, documents, and uses age-specific ongoing assessments to develop a plan of care.
Collaborates with the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
Revises plan according to changes in patient status.
Accurately administers and documents treatments and medications for patients of all ages.
Identifies patient/family (caregiver) educational needs in a timely manner, incorporates them into the plan of care, implements, and documents appropriately.
Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes.
Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation.
Demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient's rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.
Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
Functions as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.
Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.
Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.
Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and staff situations that present in the work area.
Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.
Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making.
Assists with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the community.
Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and other employees.
Champions Carilion's mission, vision, and values.
Complies with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.