PRN Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Description

The Respiratory Therapist reports to and receives general supervision from the Director of Rehabilitation; receives clinical supervision from the Director of Clinical Services and is responsible for providing respiratory care services to assigned residents in compliance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and established policies and procedures to prevent avoidable physical and/or mental deterioration and to assist them in obtaining and maintaining their highest practicable level of functioning and psychosocial well-being. Performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory care procedures in general an intensive patient care areas, or home care environment.

Schedule: PRN, Weekdays, Weekends, 12 Hour Shifts, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
• Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient’s status.
• Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented.
• Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.
• Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes. Assures personnel and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation.
• Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.