Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Proctor

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, educating staff and patients in all aspects of respiratory therapy & ECG, respiratory staff orientation and other duties as requested by Manager of Respiratory Care. This is a student position; must be enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Interprets and executes physician orders
Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages
Performs patient education
Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
Notifies leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
Documents all patient care errors
Informs nurses or other care givers when appropriate on patient care issues
Uses protective equipment appropriately
Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
Always washes hands between patients and procedures
Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
Performs oxygen rounds and oxygen tank rounds as assigned.
Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen and/or nebulizer
Responds to emergency situations and codes immediately
Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
PRIORITIZES PATIENT CARE BASED ON ACUITY AND USES TIME, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES PRODUCTIVELY
Answers pages and new orders in a timely manner
Responds promptly to urgent needs
Utilizes free time constructively
Uses slow time to improve unit and department appearance
Uses slow time to stock areas and clean equipment
Assists other healthcare workers
Uses free time to participate in department projects
Completes work within assigned shift
Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work
Remains flexible to changing work load
Responds to delegation by charge personnel
Adheres to treatment schedule
Completes activities while conserving resources
MAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY
Completes documentation of all therapy and oxygen
Completes documentation on all internal forms
Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily
Documents complete and accurate information on all ECGs
Completes accurate documentation on all diagnostic tests
Learns the functions of new equipment as appropriate
Learns new procedures as appropriate
Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe
Attends educational offerings to validate skills