Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Per Diem - 12 hour shifts - Nights Variable
Description
Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP II
Job Code: 2RC
Salary Range: $62.39 to $79.63 plus applicable per diem differentialJob Summary
Administers routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, as prescribed by a physician, and under the direction of the Director or Shift Leader. Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG. In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.
Qualifications
•Education
•Licensure
•Work Experience
•Skills/computer/ specifictechnical
•Otherqualifications,miscellaneous
Specifyifqualificationsare RequiredorPreferred
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REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
1.Highschoolgraduateorequivalent
2.Associate DegreefromarecognizedJRCRTE/AMAapprovedtwo (2)yearRespiratoryTherapy program.
Licensure:
1.Valid California Respiratory CarePractitioner(RCP)LicensebytheRespiratoryCareBoardoftheState
ofCalifornia
Certification:
1.ValidBasicLifeSupport(BLS)FromAmericanHeart Association(AHA)
2.ValidAdvancedCardiacLifeSupport(ACLS)fromAmericanHeartAssociation(AHA)within12monthsofimplementationofRespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder
3.ValidPediatricAdvanced LifeSupport(PALS)
FromAmericanHeartAssociation (AHA)within12monthsofimplementationof
RespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder(notrequiredforthose
whoworkexclusivelyinPulmonaryRehaborPFT's)
4.ValidNeonatal ResuscitationProgram(NRP)fromAHA/AAPwithin60daysofhireor12monthsofimplementationofRespiratoryCareProfessionalDevelopmentCareerLadder(notrequiredforthosewhoworkexclusivelyinPulmonaryRehaborPFT's)
5.Activelycredentialedasa,"RegisteredRespiratoryTherapist" fromtheNationalBoardof
RespiratoryCareor5yearsrecentexperienceasa RespiratoryCarepractitioneratWHHS
WorkExperienceforRespiratoryCareDept:
1.MeetsallRCPIrequirements
2.Completed1000hoursofacutecare experience
3.NICUIIor assistswithTherapeuticBronchoscopy
4.ICU/IMC
5.ED/Trauma
6.Med/SurgUnits
7.Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho units
8.Pediatrics
9.AdvancedCare,includingbutnotlimitedto:intubationassist,artificialairwaymanagement,ventilatormanagement,criticalcaretransports
10.ProficientinRespiratoryTherapydrivenprotocolsand
strategies,includingbutnotlimitedto:Flolantherapy,ICUVentilatormanagementandWeaningprotocols,Bronchodilatorprotocol,PediatricAsthmaprotocol,Lung ProtectionStrategies(ARDSnet)
11.MentorandorientatenewRespiratoryCare
Practitioners
12.Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned, including EKG
WorkExperienceforPulmonaryRehab/PFTDept:
1. MeetsallRCPIrequirements
2. Completed1000hoursineitherPulmonaryRehabprogramorPulmonaryFunctionTestingat WHHS
TechnicalKnowledge:
1.Understandpatient'sconditionandchangesincondition,byclassifyingthepatientaccordingtostabilitylevels.
2.Knowledgeofnormalandabnormalphysiologyrelated totherespiratory system.
3.Understanding of theindications,appropriateness,contraindications, andsideeffectsofvariousmedications andtreatmenttechniques
4.Excellentcommunicationskills,both verbalandwritten
5.Abilitytoorganizework,setprioritiesandperformdetailedwork
PREFERRED/DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
1. BachelorDegreeinRespiratoryorrelatedhealthsciences/Healthcare
WORKEXPERIENCE:
1. OnetotwoyearsofexperienceinanacutecaresettingorPulmonaryRehabProgram
TECHNICALKNOWLEDGEREQUIREMENTS:
RespiratoryCareDept
1.Administersroutinerespiratorytherapyproceduresto patientsofallagesinthefollowing units,includingbutnotlimitedtoGeneralFloors (Medical/Surgical/Tele/Ortho/Oncology/Neuro),Pediatrics,EmergencyRoom/Trauma,IntensiveCareUnit(ICU)andIntermediateCareUnit(IMC),asprescribedbya physician,andundertheDirectororShiftLeader
2.Displayscompetency,knowledgeandproficiencywith
ventilatorpatients,ABG's,Bipapandbedsidespirometry
3. Assistspatientswitheducationandhealthpromotion
4.Performsotherrelateddutiesasassigned,includingEKG
PulmonaQ!Rehab/PFT De12t
1.AdministerscareforallphasesofthePulmonaryRehabprogramtoincludebutnotlimitedto:validationof patientacceptance,obtainingordersforentry,obtainingpre-authorizations,submitscharges,completesregistrationforms
2.CreatesIndividualTreatmentPlans(ITP's),conductsexerciseprograms,educationsessions
3. SupportsandassistswithWHHS'sBetterBreather's SupportGroup
4.Developshomedischargeplans,andcreates dischargesummarieswhilemaintainingalloftheAmericanAssociationofCardiovascularandPulmonaryRehabilitation(AACVPR)standardsor
5.DisplayscompetencyinperformingPulmonaryFunctionTesting(PFT)toincludebutnot limitedto:dailycalibrations,qualitycontrols,verificationofinsurance/obtainingpre-authorizations
6. Document follow-upsurveys/outcomeswithPulmonaryRehabgraduatesevery6months
7.Reconcilechargesandsubmitsweekly/monthly RevenueandUsagereport
8.Inadditiontoperformingtheessentialfunctions
listed, mayalso beassigned otherdutiesasrequired
SKILLSICOMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:
1.FunctionalKnowledgeofEPICelectronicmedicalchart documentationsystempreferred
EssentialJobResponsibilities
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prioritiestoaddressissuesneedingresolution.
DemonstratesSkillKeyComponents:competency,job knowledge,organizationalskills,analyticalskill,managementofinformation,employee& patientsafety
DemonstratesSkill
1.AssessesServiceLine needsonanongoingbasisrelatedto supplies,equipmentandphysician/staffeducation.Participatesinevaluationofnewsuppliesandequipment,solicitinginputfrommedicalandnursingstaff,andmakesrecommendationsbasedonthevalueanalysisprocess.
2.Demonstratesexpertiseandcurrentknowledgeofsurgicalprocedures,instrumentationandequipmentinvolvedinclinicalservices.
3.Demonstratesleadershipcapabilitiesandabilitytocoordinateactivitiestoensureappropriateandefficientuseofresources(staff,supplies,equipment)
4.Demonstrateseffectivecommunicationskills.
5.Demonstrateseffectiveleadershipskillsincludingorganization,
(continued)coordination,anddelegation.
6.RemainscurrentinknowledgeofnewtechnologiesintroducedintotheRespiratoryorPulmonaryRehabdepartments
7.Demonstratesanawareness of self-responsibility andaccountabilityforimprovingownlevelofpractice.
Planning&1.Utilizesavailableresourcestoproblem solve effectively.Coordinating2.Functions as a clinical resource to staff and physicians forKeyComponents: delegates,respiratoryrelatedtechniquesandaccompanyingtechnology.decision making,problem3.Functionstoestablish priorities of unitoperations basedon
solving,managementof
resourcesessentialpatientneedsandavailability ofresourcessuchas
personnel,equipmentandsupplies.
4.Coordinatesneedsforspecializedsuppliesand/orequipmentwithMaterialsmanagement.
5.Evaluatessupplies,instruments,equipmentandnewtechnology
Professionalism1. Collaborates with Director ofRespiratory CareServicesandKeyComponents:Coordinatoronclinicalaspectsofpatientcare,educationdependability, interpersonalpresentationsandperformanceimprovementprojects.
skills,teamwork,patientfirst2.CollaborateswiththeDirectorintheassessmentofsystemsin
ethic,customerservice,
communication skills,theworksettingtoidentifyopportunitiesforimprovementand
punctuality/attendance,change.
receptivenesstocriticism,3.Ensuresdirectandindirectserviceprovidesforsafety,comfort,
judgment, confidentialityhygiene,protection,diseaseprevention,andrestorative
measuresforthepatientpopulationsserved.
4.Communicates andcoordinates activities requiredtoresolveissues relatedtosupplies/equipment
5.Assuresstaffhasappropriateskillandknowledgetoperformprocedures,utilizessupplies,andequipmentcorrectly.
6.Evaluatestheeffectivenessoftheteachingprovidedtostaff
7.Actsasthepatientadvocatebyensuringthatsafepracticesare adheredtointhecourseofcaring forthepatient.
8.Demonstratesawarenessandsensitivitytopatients'rightsandthepatientfirstethic.
9.Assures strictconfidentiality guidelinesareadheredtobyall staffmembers,bothintraandinterdepartmentally.
10.Demonstratesprofessionalresponsibilitybydeveloping, maintainingandfollowingHospital,Divisional,andunit-based
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policiesandprocedures,andMemorandumsof Understanding.
11.Demonstratesintegrityandfostersteamworkamongcolleaguesandstaff.
12.Participates inmultidisciplinary and unit based performanceimprovementactivities.
13.Provides qualitycustomerservice,andactsas a rolemodel
ImprovingtheOrganizationKeyComponents:
performance improvement,qualityinitiatives
1.Seekstoimproveoperations,keepstaffinformed,andreducethecostprofileofservicelines.
Self-Development
KeyComponents:maintainlicense/certification,educationandtraining
1.Demonstratesawarenessofself-learningneedsandseekswaystomeettheseinordertomaintaincurrentcompetencyandrespondtonewmanagementdemands.
2.Seekstoimproveperformancebyparticipatinginselfdevelopmentactivities,in-service,andcontinuingeducationthatisappropriatetotheareaofclinicalpractice.
RegulatoryCompliance
KeyComponents:JCAHO,Title22,OIG,HIPAA,
State/Federallaws,hospitalpolicies
1.DemonstratesawarenessofandcompliancewithPatientSafety,regulatorystandardsandstatutes.(i.e.,JointCommission,Title22,Title17,OSHA,EMTALA,HIPAA,andotherservicespecific regulations.)
2.Demonstratesawarenessoflegalissuesinallaspectsofpatientcare,promotingsafepracticeinordertoreducerisk.
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