Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations.

• Performs routine ventilatory and artificial airway treatments in the critical and general care areas.

• Assists physicians and performs routine respiratory care activities as necessary.

• Administers aerolized medications and other respiratory treatments. Performs other related duties as required.

• Equipment and Supplies: Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness; performs minor repairs to correct malfunctions.

• Professional Development: Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.

• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.

• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.

• Reporting/Data Management: Accurately and completely documents respiratory care by following the established charting procedure to show the patient's progress or any changes in the patient's condition.

• Safety, Security and Health: Practices universal and/or specialized precautions in the daily cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment, and instruments.

• Staff Resource: May conduct in-service educational programs related to the provision of respiratory care.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) by the state of Georgia.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

• ACLS and/or NRP may be required in designated departments.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.