POSITION TITLE: Respiratory Therapist (CRT, RRT)

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Reports to: Respiratory Therapy Supervisor; CASO

Date: April 2015; March 2016; October 2022

Mission of Department: To provide quality patient care and improve quality of life.

Purpose of Position: Perform procedures within the scope and conduct of patient care for the Respiratory Care Department under the guidance of a designated staff physician.

Essential Functions:

• Provide respiratory therapy as outlined in the Respiratory Care Department Policy and Procedures.
• Setup, operate, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment
• Take call and standby when needed
• Educate patients and family regarding respiratory therapy.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisors

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Responsibilities: Associate must be familiar with the relevant laws and regulations concerning participation in federal health care programs. Associate is responsible for ensuring all departmental activities, especially those activities relating to the claim development and submission process and relationships with other health care providers, are conducted in full compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. To fulfill these job responsibilities, Associate is expected to do the following:

• Participate in educational programs concerning legal compliance issues.
• Seek advice and guidance from the appropriate member of management concerning any legal compliance questions.
• Report any suspected incident of noncompliance utilizing one of the reporting mechanisms available for such purposes.
• Cooperate fully with any investigation relating to any suspected incident of noncompliance

Patient Safety: Scott County Hospital provides an environment which encourages error identification and prevention. Associate is responsible for: 1) ensuring patient safety 2) will report suspected and identified medical/health care errors 3) recognition and reporting of unsafe practices indentified in the care of patients, and 4) will educate patient and their family regarding a safe environment.

Education, Qualifications, Experience: Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, and passed National Registry Boards. Must be licensed with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts as a Respiratory Therapist. Must be BLS, ACLS certified, and NRP certification strongly encouraged.

Age Specific:

• Ability to work with all age groups. (Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric)

Equipment:

• Oxygen delivery devices Nebulizers
• Air delivery devices Bi-pap equipment
• Suction equipment C-pap equipment
• Neo-puff Pulse oximeters
• Oxygen blender Ambu bags
• Holter Monitors EKG
• PFT Machine ABG’s
• Delivery Warmer Ventilator
• Computer

Expectation of Service: This is a non-exempt 36 hour per week position. Regular and punctual attendance is required, as well as call shifts.

Physical Requirements: Occasional sitting, frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting/carrying 10-15 pounds; frequent reaching/grasping, twisting, pulling/pushing, occasional exposure to Sharp instruments. Frequent exposure to equipment. Writing in English and regularly utilizing computers.