Respiratory Therapy Trainee - Pathway to Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. Responsibilities The Respiratory Care Trainee is responsible for providing therapeutic treatment for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases according to physician orders and protocols approved by the CMMC Medical Director for Respiratory Care in the non-critical care setting. These clinical services are limited to: administration of medical gases, aerosols and humidification, pulse oximetry, aerosol and nebulizer therapies, broncho-pulmonary hygiene, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Charting/documentation must be accompanied by licensed practitioner’s signature. The Respiratory Care Trainee supports all members of the patient care team with the overall care plan of the patient. Regulatory Requirements: Must be enrolled in the clinical portion of a COARC-accredited respiratory care education program. The clinical portion is -the second year of an associate degree program or the second year of a baccalaureate program or the completion of an entry-level correspondence program in Respiratory care approved by the board. Must have a current State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required. Must successfully complete Competency Based Orientation Skills List and complete the Respiratory Care skills and Competency examinations annually. Duties and Responsibilities: The trainee performs the following functions under supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist : Vital Signs; Breath Sounds; Nebulizer Treatments; Basic Life Support including: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Manual ventilation and manual compression, and Oral pharyngeal airway; Oximetry; Incentive Spirometry; Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) instruction; Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB); Peak flow monitoring; Oral suctioning; Oxygen rounds; Oxygen Therapy including: Nasal Cannula, single masks and vent masks with aerosol; and Charting/documentation with accompanying licensed practitioner signature. Clinical Responsibilities: The Respiratory Care Trainees demonstrates professional competency through approved respiratory care clinical practice protocols. The Respiratory Care Trainee administers therapeutic treatments to all patient populations (See Skills List) and documents therapies and responses with accompanying licensed practitioner signature. Professional Practice Responsibilities: The Respiratory Care Trainee accepts responsibility of identification and fulfillment of their own learning needs, and accepts responsibility for demonstrating professional behavior. The Respiratory Care Trainee is recognized as a specialist in the delivery of Respiratory Care through demonstrated clinical ability, the fulfillment of annual continuing education requirements and the completion of annual competency-based inventories. The Respiratory Care Trainee demonstrates active involvement/support for clinical education, service line and hospital wide Performance Improvement. Organizational Responsibilities: The Respiratory Care Trainee demonstrates effective communication skills, appropriate resource utilization and outstanding customer service skills. What It’s Like Working At CMH: We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members. Language Skills: Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Strong written and verbal skills. Additional languages preferred. Skills: Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demands: For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in the clinical portion of a COARC-accredited respiratory care education program.
• The clinical portion is -the second year of an associate degree program or the second year of a baccalaureate program or the completion of an entry-level correspondence program in Respiratory care approved by the board.
• Must have a current State of Maine Respiratory Care Trainee license.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.
• Must successfully complete Competency Based Orientation Skills List and complete the Respiratory Care skills and Competency examinations annually.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment ii. I am actively listening and seeking information iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Care Trainee is responsible for providing therapeutic treatment for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases according to physician orders and protocols approved by the CMMC Medical Director for Respiratory Care in the non-critical care setting.
• These clinical services are limited to: administration of medical gases, aerosols and humidification, pulse oximetry, aerosol and nebulizer therapies, broncho-pulmonary hygiene, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Charting/documentation must be accompanied by licensed practitioner’s signature.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee supports all members of the patient care team with the overall care plan of the patient.
• The trainee performs the following functions under supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist : Vital Signs; Breath Sounds; Nebulizer Treatments; Basic Life Support including: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Manual ventilation and manual compression, and Oral pharyngeal airway; Oximetry; Incentive Spirometry; Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) instruction; Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB); Peak flow monitoring; Oral suctioning; Oxygen rounds; Oxygen Therapy including: Nasal Cannula, single masks and vent masks with aerosol; and Charting/documentation with accompanying licensed practitioner signature.
• The Respiratory Care Trainees demonstrates professional competency through approved respiratory care clinical practice protocols.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee administers therapeutic treatments to all patient populations (See Skills List) and documents therapies and responses with accompanying licensed practitioner signature.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee accepts responsibility of identification and fulfillment of their own learning needs, and accepts responsibility for demonstrating professional behavior.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee is recognized as a specialist in the delivery of Respiratory Care through demonstrated clinical ability, the fulfillment of annual continuing education requirements and the completion of annual competency-based inventories.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee demonstrates active involvement/support for clinical education, service line and hospital wide Performance Improvement.
• The Respiratory Care Trainee demonstrates effective communication skills, appropriate resource utilization and outstanding customer service skills.

Benefits

• We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed