Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

DescriptionJOB SUMMARYExamines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physiciansto develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments andteaches patients to use medications.Reports to: Manager of CardiopulmonaryFLSA: Non-exemptGrade: T29EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 AdministrativeSupport Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service WorkersEssential FunctionsMeasures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies.Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.Monitors ventilator patients and communicates patient condition to nurses and physicians as appropriate.Performs EKGs and EEGs and reports abnormal findings to nurses and physicians.FUNCTIONAL DEMANDSPopulations ServedDoes not treat or care for patients.x Neonate (<30 days)x Infant (<1 year)x Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)x Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)x Adolescent (13 and <17 years)x Young Adult (17 to <30 years)x Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)xOlder Adult (>60 years)Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:x Demographicx Clinicalx Insurancex Financialx Complete Medical RecordBloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employeesPhysical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%,Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyClimbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyKeyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyKneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyReaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyRunning X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlySquatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyStanding □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyWalking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVisual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyHearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Far □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyVision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantlyBiological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, occasionally,x frequently, □ constantlyChemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyDust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyHazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantlyLatex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantlyQualificationsQualifications:Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Certifications:x Basic Life Support (BLS) □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) x Neonatal Resuscitation Provider(NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) xOther_Registered by the NBRCLicenses: Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Texas