Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

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Performs routine and advanced Respiratory Care procedures according to established standards in the ABG Lab, Critical Care Units, Emergency Department, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, and General Patient Care areas of Potomac Valley Hospital.
Adheres to the established performance expectations for PVH/WVUH employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values and Culture.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.
Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care as a LRTC 2.
Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 3.
Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree from an academic institution in the field of Respiratory Care.
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Valid Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.
Certified pulmonary function technologist (CPFT) by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.
They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.
Other duties may be assigned.
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Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the physician.
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Performs emergency and acute Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
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Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment.
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Initiates, maintains, and discontinues mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
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Performs and analyzes arterial blood gas samples adhering to standards of accrediting agencies (CLIA, Joint Commission).
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Performs diagnostic procedures including bronchoscopies, pulse oximetry, PFT’s, etc.
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Communicates appropriately and effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding all aspects of patient care.
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Provides assistance with patient and family/caregiver education along with other members of the healthcare team.
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Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
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Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
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Maintains knowledge of current practices of Potomac Valley Hospital through annual review of all pertinent policy and procedure manuals (i.
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, Administrative manual, Infection Control, Safety, Departmental), review of newsletters and other relevant publications, and attendance at departmental meetings.
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Demonstrates the ability to perform all relevant departmental competencies.
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Performs basic and advanced diagnostic procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by order of the Physician.
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Pulmonary Function Laboratory: Performs Pulmonary procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Pulmonary/Respiratory Care Equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to be on feet walking for extended periods of time.
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Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.
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Ability to work in a high stress environment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Hospital based clinical working environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1.
Perform all functions relating to respiratory care.
Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: PVH Potomac Valley Hospital Cost Center: 200 PVH Cardiopulmonary Services Address: 100 Pine Oak Lane Keyser West Virginia