The Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Rehab is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
Schedule:Full Time
Shift: Day Shift
Level: 6+ years of experience
Success Profile Find out what it takes to succeed as a Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Rehab:
Collaborative
Time Efficient
Organized
Critical Thinker
Attention to Detail
Compassionate
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Job Details
Facility: Windy Hill Hospital
Job Summary: Position is at East Cobb Health Park
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for implementing respiratory care based on expanded knowledge, experience, and the evaluate-and-treat process. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem-patient care situations. The majority of time is in outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation, with significant independent decision-making and self direction. In addition, to patient care delivery, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of population specific needs. The Respiratory Therapist addresses the biological, emotional, and developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family education needs when providing care to the patient. The Respiratory Therapist partners with the multidisciplinary team of professionals and the develops individualized goal-oriented care plans and exercise prescriptions.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Provides Customer Service - a. Completion of patient care, documentation, and education - b. Team approach to service - c. Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment - d. Provides supportive environment for students and staff 35% Administers Quality Patient Care - a. Performs patient assessment assessment for therapy - b. Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care - c. Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen - d - e. Performs pulse oximetry tests during pulmonary rehab sessions as well as 6MWT (six-minute walk test). - d. Delivers oxygen therapy as appropriate in pulmonary rehab setting - e. Teaches and promotes respiratory muscle training, diaphragm and pursed-lip breathing. - f. Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students and peers - g. Location Specific: - Cardiac EKG monitoring - Develops individual treatment plan including exercise prescription 35% Provides Safe Quality Environment - a. Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging - b. Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc) - c. Promotes Performance Improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care - d. Promotes evidence-based practice - e. Reviews the revised and new DPPs 30%
Required Minimum Education:
GED of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science Required and Associate's Degree Required and Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Respiratory Care Prof
Registered Respiratory Therapi
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 year 1-2 yrs clinical experience. Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to communicate well, critical thinking skills, establish and maintain working relationships with physicians and other health care professionals, and computer skills including familiarity with databases. Good customer relation, assessment, and communication skills are a must for this job.
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