Respiratory Therapist - 36 hrs/wk, night shift

                                                                                                                                     
Job Title: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner           
Job Location:  Lincoln
Immediate Supervisor: Director Respiratory Therapy
Status:   Non-exempt                     
 
* SIGN ON BONUS $12,000 + Great pay and competitive benefits *
 
JOB OVERVIEW
 
Responsible for assessing, planning, providing and evaluating diagnostic/therapeutic respiratory care procedures and monitoring for patients with pulmonary disorders.  Patient caseload may include infants, pediatrics, adolescents and adults. Work will be performed in an ethical and legal manner following organizational policies, processes, protocols and procedures. Responsible for quality service delivery and internal/external customer relations for Madonna as a whole, including upholding the mission and values for the department and facility.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
(INFORMATION)

1. Compiles, computes, analyzes, compares and coordinates patient information to establish, evaluate and document patient information and goals to plan and execute care delivery.
2. Analyzes and coordinates research data to contribute current information to patients' plans of care.
3. Compiles billable procedure, equipment and supply charges to ensure accuracy on patients' accounts.
4. Participates in compiling, computing and analyzing performance improvement information, and implementing practice changes to improve care delivery.

1. Must perceive customer relations as a primary focus, and continually strive to satisfy the needs of every customer in all areas of the work force.
2. Delivers/performs therapeutic/diagnostic patient care and procedures in accordance with hospital/departmental policies/procedures to patients as needed in all Madonna programs as ordered by a physician.  This includes but is not limited to:  ventilator and tracheostomy patient management, inhaled medication delivery, oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene techniques, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, emergency care, arterial blood gases, etc.
3. Conducts thorough pulmonary assessment and collaborates/communicates effectively with staff, patients, families, and other health care providers to arrive at decisions for the benefit of patients in an interdisciplinary setting through goal setting, progress reporting and being a patient advocate.
4. Instructs patients and/or caregivers on the use of equipment necessary in respiratory care to promote independence.
5. Responds to all emergency situation/events as announced or required (i.e. Medical Assist, etc.)
6. Follows instruction from supervisor to perform other functions as assigned in order to achieve the goals within the department and/or system.

1. Maintains and ensures a safe environment for the department.  Handles and operates all necessary equipment and performs required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury.
2. Must be able to operate copier, telephone, fax machine and have (basic or proficient depending on the job) computer skills, including e-mail, word processing, presentation, spreadsheet functions and (any other job-specific equipment skills needed).
3. Medical devices used in work include but are not limited to:

1. Cleaning of the environment and equipment.
2. Reordering and stocking of supplies and medications as needed.