Special Procedures Technologist - Respiratory

DCH•Tuscaloosa, AL

65d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Procedures Technologist provides diagnostic, monitoring, and rehabilitative services to adult and pediatric patients. The Special Procedures Technologist may also perform the duties of a Registered/Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Requirements

Current Alabama Respiratory Care licensure.
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor's degree preferred, or holds a certificate in Respiratory Therapy
Holds active credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Must have five-years of recent experience as Respiratory Therapist in a clinical setting
BCLS provider upon hire and ACLS within one year of start date
Membership in appropriate professional organization (i.e. American Association for Respiratory Care, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care) is strongly encouraged
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one of the following credentials or must obtain within one year of start date: Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic, monitoring, and rehabilitative services to adult and pediatric patients.
Accountability related to meeting/exceeding department goals, DCH Values, DCH Mission and Vision
Pulmonary Function Testing including plethysmography
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Blood collection and analysis
Sputum Induction and collection
Noninvasive cardiopulmonary monitoring
Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Thoracentesis, assisting physician in other procedures as needed
Aerosolized medications to include hand held nebulizer, metered dose inhaler, and dry powder inhaler
Demonstrate leadership skills
Requires decision making that will affect others
Responsible to achieve outcomes
Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately
Ability to delegate to team members and students
Must be able to receive delegation
Address conflict and stressful situation
Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion
Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities
Participates in call rotation
Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting
Must be able to work in groups
Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work
Must be meet time pressure and time lines
Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions
Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.
Perform Low/High Level Disinfection as per manufacturer's recommendation (IFU)
Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy
Advocate for and participant in patient safety
Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience
Patient care procedures include but not limited to the following:
Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy
Bronchial Hygiene
Postural Drainage and Percussion
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, VPEP, PAP
Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation
Cough Assist
Aerosolized Medications
Hand Held Nebulizer
Metered Dose Inhaler
Dry Powder Inhaler
Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical/Acute Care (Neonatal Intensive Care is not required)
CPAP/BiPAP
Mechanical ventilation including transport
Heated High Flow Therapy
Blood collection and analysis
Emergency tracheostomy tube replacement
Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.