RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-CRT - RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES
Location: Pittsburg, Kansas
Description: Via Christi Health is at the momment seeking for RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-CRT - RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES right now, this position will be assigned in Kansas. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Title: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-CRT Job Code: 24301 Shift: 12 Hour Variable Shift Employment Status: PRN/Per Diem! Average Hours per Week: 0 Category: Respiratory Therapy JOB DESCRIPTION: Via Christi Health's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services.Position Summary: The position is a professional care giver who assumes the responsibility and accountability for providing respiratory care to patients following designated time standards in accordance with guidelines established by the American Association for Respiratory Care in association with other health care team members. The CRT practices safe efficient treatment modalities, acts as a positive, concerned role model and performs additional skills in specialty areas.
A member of the technical staff who uses their knowle! dge of respiratory therapy and patient care to provide a varie! ty of clinical services. Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Performs various therapeutic services including but not limited to aerosol therapy, metered dose inhaler, IPPB, chest physical therapy, oxygen therapy, heliox therapy as determined and/or required by practice setting. Performs diagnostic procedures including but not limited to Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis, pulmonary function testing, oximetry, ETCO2, EEG, sleep testing, EKG, Cardiac Stress Testing, as determined and/or required by practice setting. Supports mechanical ventilation and BiPAP as required for support of patients with dysfunction of respiratory system.
Participates in emergency response to medical emergencies including but not limited to code blue, trauma response teams, and where required by practice setting neonatal resuscitation. May intubate patients airways using endotracheal tubes as determined and/or required by practice setting. Provides education and communicates eff! ectively to support patients, patient families, other care givers, and physicians regarding areas of responsibility. Performs patient assessments and documents appropriate therapy based on approved algorithms, policies, procedures, guidelines, as determined and/or required by practice setting.
Uses time effectively to organize and offer various clinical services with consideration to patient safety, following policies and procedures. Accurately documents medical services provided consistent with established guidelines, policies and procedures as required by hospital and regulatory standards. Must be able to work independently and use good judgment. Participates in and supports team activities which promote high quality patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. A therapist who has successfully completed an approved Respiratory Care Pro! gram and/or is eligible to take the Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT! exam of the NBRC. Required didactic and clinical experience in adult and pediatric patient populations.
Behavioral Skills A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Via Christi Health. Technical Skills Working knowledge of basic computer systems in order to complete data entry required. Exposure to various hospital computers and safety systems. Ability to use email required.
Ability to navigate the internet and Via Christi intranet required. Ability to use multiple forms of communication devices such as telephones, paging systems, and portable data devices. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certified by the NBRC as a CRT. New graduates must be certified eligible and must obtain the CRT credential within 6 months, post graduation.
Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practi! tioner (RCP). Certified in BLS with the American Heart Association's CPR program within 30 days post date of hire. Current PALS, NRP as required by practice setting. VCH-P required within one year of employment, as required by practice setting.
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. Frequently required to push and pull items, such as patient beds, requiring an initial force of up to 75 lbs with a sustained force of up to 40 lbs. Frequently required to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds at waist height for distances up to 100 feet.
Frequently required to lift up to 30 pounds to shoulder height. Sometimes required to assist in maneuvering patients weighing 100-400 pounds and occasionally req! uired to assist in maneuvering patients weighing over 400 pounds. Toler! ate standing and walking for up to 6 hours at a time on hard and soft surfaces. Frequently perform activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.
Constantly able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form. Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position for up to 30 minutes at one time. Able to detect and discern both loud and soft sounds. Able to respond to patient alarms and phone calls.
Uses hands and fingers to perform tasks involving equipment and patients that require gross and fine motor skills. Requires ability to communicate verbally with patients, patient families, physicians, and hospital staff regarding aspects of care or work within the hospital facility. Ability to adapt to an ever changing work environment. Frequently uses visual perception to perform activities such as moving equipment; evaluating patients; and reading clinical monitors, charts, and com! puter screens.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to detect unusual odors that could indicate infection or other problems with a patient, or environmental issues such as smoke. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; the risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation or risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Exposure to patients with infectious disease and bodily fluids is expected. Position Scope/Patient Population: Adult, pediatric patient, geriatric, adolescent, populations in all areas of the hospitals. Neonatal / Infant care at Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg and Mercy Regional Medical Center. Via Christi Health is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) and Aff! irmative Action Employer.
We support diversity in the workplac! e. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Via Christi Health application process, contact the HR Customer Service Center at 1-877-389-8864 or e-mail THIS EMAIL . The hearing impaired may contact Via Christi by calling the Kansas Relay Center at 1-800-766-3777.
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This position will be started on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:49:10 GMT
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