Respiratory Therapist

Good Shepherd Rehab•Allentown, PA

67d

About The Position

The respiratory therapist will perform specific duties and responsibilities as outlined. Under medical supervision, the individual must be able to adapt to the particular area of assignment and be able to perform accordingly.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
1-2 years of experience required
Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapy license required
BLS/CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred
Clinical experience in all areas of respiratory care is preferred

Responsibilities

DELIVERS QUALITY CARE
PROMOTES SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
DETERMINES AND/OR FACILITATES DISCHARGE/DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICES
RECORDS PATIENT SERVICES
DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT
COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
CONTRIBUTES TO PI TEAM EFFORTS
By integrating the elements of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention to optimize outcomes.
By optimizing patient independence.
By administering inhalants and aerosolized medications, performing bronchial hygiene, operating mechanical ventilators, delivering therapeutic gas administration, and by performing hyperinflation modalities per established respiratory protocols.
Perform cardiopulmonary and hemological diagnostic studies.
By complying with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety.
By analyzing achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, planning discharge/discontinuation and providing appropriate home instruction, follow-up or referral.
By documenting, dating and authenticating respiratory therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.
By billing for specific interventions provided.
By participating in continuing education to maintain licensure, reviewing professional publications and providing learning experiences for professional development.
By embracing change to achieve common goals, demonstrating willingness to provide service at other sites as necessary, investigating opportunities for new lines of services, contributing to the development of peers and promoting a positive work environment and by accomplishing related results as needed.
By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for respiratory therapy, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
By providing appropriate supervision to other healthcare professionals and coworkers.
By completing preventive maintenance requirements
following manufacturer's instructions
troubleshooting malfunctions
calling for repairs.
By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.
By assisting the Clinical Resource Specialist with data collection, monitoring, analyzing and reporting.