Reviews EMR for physician orders and patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, medication and dosages. Accurately documents all patient care and completes patient charges in patient's electronic medical record.
Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician's orders. Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
Monitors patient's physiological status and responses to therapy, tests and procedures such as vital signs, breath sounds, respiratory rate and pattern, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene procedures and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
Performs Cardiopulmonary testing procedures as ordered by physician, including preparation of equipment, assessment and monitoring of patient during procedure, coaching patient during procedure and maintaining infection control processes for patient and equipment.
Performs tests, procedures and treatments to inpatients and outpatients on a scheduled basis as well as emergent patient situations.
Performs basic life support measures and responds to emergent patient situations.
Maintains all cardiopulmonary and respiratory equipment by performing daily maintenance, calibration, pre-use check out procedures and troubleshooting to ensure and maintain a state of readiness.
Provides patient and family education on Cardiopulmonary disorders, tests, procedures, therapies and treatments.
Assists Cardiac and Pulmonary rehab patients in therapeutic exercises and activities, provides patient education during rehab sessions, assesses and monitors patients and completes documentation and patient charges.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
On-Site; No Remote
Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
Position Status:
Part time Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America) Hours per week:
24 Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The Respiratory Therapist provides Cardiopulmonary care services under direction of Physician and by prescription. This position administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests and procedures and provides cardiac and pulmonary rehab for patients with chronic diseases of the Cardiopulmonary system.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED Required
Associate's Degree Graduate of Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization. (Required proficiency)
Ability to calculate respiratory-related formulas as necessary for patient care. (Required proficiency)
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required
Respiratory Therapist - KSBHA Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Required
Stormontvail · Junction City, KS