RRT Lead Respiratory- RC EMC

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Royse City, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, this role involves operating various types of respiratory care equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and/or cardiac disease. When qualified and trained, the individual may perform the duties of an RRT in the NICU as applicable.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist
5 years in critical care units
Texas State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
National Board Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required (Effective 07/18/2017).
Appropriate CPR Certification.
Equipment proficiency
Emergency procedures
Team supervision
Regulatory compliance
Operational management
Critical thinking
Interpersonal communication
Physical stamina
High degree of concentration
Ability to work in an acute care environment
Ability to maintain patient safety, productivity, and a positive image.
Strength to move equipment when occupied.
Ability to take constructive criticism.
Awareness of potential exposure to communicable diseases.
Awareness of potential exposure to combative and/or irrational patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
Attends required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
Demonstrates proficiency in understanding materials presented during corporate integrity and compliance training.
Complies with all HIPAA standards.
Performs any and/or all of the duties of the CRT as required.
Able to perform all therapy and procedures as deemed in Policy and Procedure manuals.
Must be able to determine the acid base balance efficiency of ventilation, and metabolism of the respiratory system.
Consistently reports to work at the scheduled time and is ready to work at the start of the assigned shift.
Does not have excessive call-ins.
Attends to personal matters outside of work time to avoid productivity problems or conflicts.
Does not excessively get on the internet or personal phone calls.
Consistently maintains a neat, professional appearance.
Has a thorough understanding of Hospital Fire, Safety and Disaster plans.
Consistently performs duties and responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal direct supervision required.
Shows good judgment in performance of job duties by following Cardiopulmonary and hospital policy and procedures.
Responds to changes in work schedule as required, including holiday and weekend coverage.
Inspires confidence from co-workers and other departments by performing and communicating in a highly professional manner at all times.
Consistently uses tact and maintains a professional attitude when dealing with patients, staff, and other employees.
Always maintains confidentiality in regard to patient information.
Consistently organizes and executes tasks and duties to maintain optimal productivity.
Consistently projects the hospital's positive, care image in all patients, business and community interactions.
Maintains diagnostic test log sheets and insures that patient information is entered into the department's information system.
Consistently calls team members when finished with assignments to see if they need help before taking a break.
Reports treatments to be conducted and condition of patients to relief personnel.
Attends conferences, in-services and classes to keep current with trends in Respiratory Therapy.
Actively participates in cardiopulmonary meetings and huddles for consistent department communication.
Performs arterial blood draw following policies and procedures.
Accurately analyzes and results blood gas samples.
Assist with recording of intake and output.
Performs vital signs per protocol- blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations.
Connect leads, blood pressure (NIBP) and pulse oximeter. Able to weigh patients standing, bed and/or chair scales.
Apply ice-pack/warm compress as needed.
Transfer/transport/ turn patients.
Assists nurse by holding patients for nurse to give bath and/or clean patient.
Assist with patient transfers, order entry, etc. as needed.
Helps without being asked to get patients to the room for triage.
Consistently helps take care of patients for quick patient turn around and great customer service.
Readily collects and labels blood specimens in the presence of the patient and delivers to the lab in a timely manner. Assists in taking urine and stool samples to the lab.
Accurately performs glucometer testing and cleans machine after use.
Assures glucometer controls are run when appropriate.
When in Charge Roll responsibilities include but are not limited to: Making shift assignments, and delegate as necessary.
When in Charge Roll responsibilities include but are not limited to: Low-census or sending home early as needed. As well as calling for additional staffing as necessary.
When in Charge Roll responsibilities include but are not limited to: Over seeing daily activity of the staff on your shift (including EKG techs).
When in Charge Roll responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assists Director with merit evaluations as well as disciplinary problem documentation.
When in Charge Roll responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supports staff as well as other departments with any problems or issues that arise and report to director when necessary.
When in Charge Roll responsibilities include but are not limited to: Round monthly with co-workers and report to director.
When in Charge Roll responsibilities include but are not limited to: Oversee staff competency of ABG machines.
When in Charge Roll responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assists with planning, coordination and supervision of the activities of technical staff during the assigned shift.

Nice To Haves

Five years including ICU and ER experience.
ACLS PALS and NRP preferred.
Prior to working NICU.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and/or cardiac disease.
Performs duties of an RRT in the NICU when qualified and trained.
Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to the patient.
Coordinates with the charge therapist for emergency coverage.
Consults with and advises staff technicians regarding equipment use and management of difficult patients.
Assists in review of therapeutic and diagnostic lab policies and procedures, recommending new or revised policies.
Takes an active role in in-service education of technicians and orientation of nursing personnel to Respiratory Therapy.
Conducts physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature, operating various modalities to administer medicinal vapors, gases, humidity, and oxygen.
Performs all therapy and procedures as outlined in policy and procedure manuals.
Determines the acid-base balance efficiency of ventilation and metabolism of the respiratory system.
Performs therapeutic and diagnostic lab duties.
Sets up, operates, and monitors ventilators for patients with inadequate spontaneous ventilation.
Assists in maintaining an appropriate inventory of therapeutic and diagnostic equipment and supplies.
Ensures adequate maintenance of ventilation and assists with chest compressions during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Performs, processes, and reports EKGs in the data management system.
Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient response in the respiratory care records within the HIM system (EHR).
Makes regular rounds, checking patient's oxygen equipment and other respiratory therapy equipment.
Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly condition in the department and surroundings.
Processes and assures all equipment is cleaned and stored properly for timely use.
Consistently reports to work on time and ready to work.
Does not have excessive call-ins.
Attends to personal matters outside of work time.
Does not excessively use the internet or personal phone calls.
Consistently maintains a neat, professional appearance.
Assists with the QI program within the department.
Understands Hospital Fire, Safety, and Disaster plans.
Assists in maintaining equipment in good repair, tagging and notifying the director when equipment fails.
Consults with and is consulted by other staff and physicians regarding the performance and interpretation of tests or procedures.
Recognizes and evaluates personal strengths and weaknesses; handles personal and professional frustrations appropriately.
Consistently performs duties and responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal direct supervision.
Uses good judgment in job duties by following Cardiopulmonary and hospital policy and procedures.
Responds to changes in work schedule as required, including holiday and weekend coverage.
Identifies possible problems and provides constructive criticism and ideas for solutions to nursing staff and/or director.
Consults with manager or director to assure competency on all equipment, or finds time to get with a peer if not confident.
Inspires confidence from co-workers and other departments by performing and communicating professionally.
Helps maintain and stock supplies for the department.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize and set priorities.
Consistently uses tact and maintains a professional attitude when dealing with patients, staff, and other employees.
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and HIPAA rules and regulations.
Consistently organizes and executes tasks and duties to maintain optimal productivity.
Consistently projects the hospital's positive, care image in all interactions.
Maintains diagnostic test log sheets and ensures patient information is entered into the department's information system.
Calls team members when finished with assignments to see if they need help before taking a break.
Reports treatments to be conducted and condition of patients to relief personnel.
Attends conferences, in-services, and classes to keep current with trends in Respiratory Therapy.
Actively participates in cardiopulmonary meetings and huddles for consistent department communication.
Performs arterial blood draw following policies and procedures.
Accurately analyzes and results blood gas samples.
Assists with recording of intake and output.
Performs vital signs per protocol (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations).
Connects leads, blood pressure (NIBP), and pulse oximeter; able to weigh patients using standing, bed, and/or chair scales.
Applies ice-pack/warm compress as needed.
Transfers/transports/turns patients.
Assists nurse by holding patients for baths and/or cleaning.
Assists with patient transfers, order entry, etc. as needed.
Helps without being asked to get patients to the room for triage.
Consistently helps take care of patients for quick turnaround and great customer service.
Collects and labels blood specimens in the presence of the patient and delivers to the lab; assists in taking urine and stool samples to the lab.
Accurately performs glucometer testing and cleans machine after use.
Assures glucometer controls are run when appropriate.
When in Charge Role: Makes shift assignments and delegates as necessary.
When in Charge Role: Manages low census or sending home early as needed, and calls for additional staffing.
When in Charge Role: Oversees daily activity of the staff on shift (including EKG techs).
When in Charge Role: Assists Director with merit evaluations and disciplinary problem documentation.
When in Charge Role: Supports staff and other departments with problems or issues, reporting to director when necessary.
When in Charge Role: Rounds monthly with co-workers and reports to director.
When in Charge Role: Oversees staff competency of ABG machines.
When in Charge Role: Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of technical staff activities during the assigned shift.