RRT PRN Nights- Greenville

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Greenville, TX

6d•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. Qualified individuals may perform the duties of an RRT, including NICU responsibilities as applicable. The position requires a high degree of concentration to ensure patient safety, productivity, and a positive image in an acute care environment. It involves walking, lifting, and manipulating equipment, as well as taking constructive criticism for professional growth. The role may involve exposure to communicable diseases and potentially combative patients.

Requirements

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.
Requires a high degree of concentration.
Constant walking, lifting, and manipulating of equipment requiring strength to move when occupied.
Takes constructive criticism and uses it as a tool for growth and development of needed skills.
May be exposed to communicable diseases and may be exposed to combative and/or irrational patients.
Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence-based solutions.
Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA).
Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities.
Understands and abides by all safety regulations.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers.
Uses telephone and elevator etiquette.
Acts as an employee ambassador.
Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization.
Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.
Takes responsibility for solving problems.
Treats company resources responsibly.
Performs work functions timely and accurately.
Respects our environment; keeps public areas neat and clean and returns supplies to the appropriate areas.
Supports the team through good attendance.
Maintains a professional appearance.
Creates a positive team environment; flexible and supportive setting an example of cooperation.
Uses meaningful communication; provides honest feedback that is valuable and not critical and discourages negative talk and gossip.
Respects co-workers.
Must be able to determine the acid base balance efficiency of ventilation, and metabolism of the respiratory system.
Assists in maintaining equipment in good repair.
Willing to consult (and be consulted) with other staff and physicians in the proper performance and interpretation of tests or procedures.
Strives to recognize and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses; handles personal and professional frustrations appropriately.
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.
Identifies possible problems and provides constructive criticism and ideas for solutions to the nursing staff and/or director to help keep a positive environment.
Gets with manager or director to assure competency on all equipment. If not confident finds time to get with peer to assure competency.
Inspires confidence from co-workers and other departments by performing and communicating in a highly professional manner at all times.
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.
Always maintains confidentiality in regard to patient information. Knowledgeable about HIPAA rules and regulations.
Consistently organizes and executes tasks and duties to maintain optimal productivity.
Consistently has Vocera reporting done prior to the oncoming shift arriving.
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.
Making shift assignments, and delegate as necessary.
Low-census or sending home early as needed. As well as calling for additional staffing as necessary.
Over seeing daily activity of the staff on your shift (including EKG techs)
Assists Director with merit evaluations as well as disciplinary problem documentation
Supports staff as well as other departments with any problems or issues that arise and report to director when necessary.
Round monthly with co-workers and report to director
Oversee maintenance of ABG machines.
Assists with planning, coordination and supervision of the activities of technical staff during the assigned shift.

Nice To Haves

One year including NICU experience.

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 when qualified by experience and trained, including NICU as applicable.
Demonstrates understanding and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan, values, and Code of Conduct.
Attends and demonstrates proficiency in corporate integrity and compliance training.
Complies with all HIPAA standards.
Performs duties of the CRT as required.
Explains the 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 on equipment use and patient management.
Assists in reviewing therapeutic and diagnostic lab policies and procedures, recommending revisions.
Takes an active role in in-service education of technicians and orientation of nursing personnel.
Conducts physician-prescribed routine treatments using various modalities.
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 unable to maintain adequate 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 CPR.
Performs, processes, and reports EKGs in HeartStation.
Records pertinent information of treatments and patient response in the HIM system.
Makes regular rounds, checking patient oxygen equipment and other respiratory therapy equipment.
Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly department and surroundings.
Processes and ensures all equipment is cleaned and stored properly.
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 engage in personal phone calls.
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 and notifies director of equipment failure.
Consults with other staff and physicians on performance and interpretation of tests or procedures.
Recognizes and evaluates personal strengths and weaknesses, handling frustrations appropriately.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Follows Cardiopulmonary and hospital policy and procedures.
Responds to changes in work schedule, including holiday and weekend coverage.
Identifies possible problems and provides constructive criticism and ideas for solutions.
Assures competency on all equipment, seeking assistance from peers if needed.
Projects a professional manner to inspire confidence from co-workers and other departments.
Helps maintain and stock supplies for the department.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize and set priorities.
Uses tact and maintains a professional attitude with patients, staff, and other employees.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information and knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
Organizes and executes tasks and duties for optimal productivity.
Completes Vocera reporting prior to the oncoming shift.
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 to offer assistance before taking breaks.
Reports treatments and patient condition to relief personnel.
Attends conferences, in-services, and classes to stay current in Respiratory Therapy.
Actively participates in cardiopulmonary meetings and huddles.
Performs arterial blood draws following policies and procedures.
Accurately analyzes and results blood gas samples.
Assists with recording of intake and output in a Free Standing Emergency Room.
Performs vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations) per protocol.
Connects leads, blood pressure (NIBP), and pulse oximeter; weighs patients using various scales.
Applies ice packs/warm compresses as needed.
Transfers, transports, and turns patients.
Assists nurses with patient care activities.
Assists with patient transfers and order entry as needed.
Helps move patients to the triage room without being asked.
Ensures quick patient turnaround and excellent customer service.
Collects and labels blood specimens and delivers them to the lab; assists with urine and stool samples.
Performs glucometer testing and cleans the machine after use.
Ensures glucometer controls are run when appropriate.
When in Charge Role: Makes shift assignments and delegates tasks.
When in Charge Role: Manages low census or sends staff home as needed, and calls for additional staffing.
When in Charge Role: Oversees daily activity of the staff, including EKG techs.
When in Charge Role: Assists Director with merit evaluations and disciplinary documentation.
When in Charge Role: Supports staff and other departments with problems and reports to director when necessary.
When in Charge Role: Rounds monthly with co-workers and reports to director.
When in Charge Role: Oversees maintenance of ABG machines.
When in Charge Role: Assists with planning, coordination, and supervision of technical staff activities during the assigned shift.