Respiratory Therapist; Complex Care​/Ventilator Program), Registered

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• Assesses respiratory care needs, applies diagnostic testing and therapeutic plans with skill and insight.
  • Patient records are reviewed, data collected and clinical information evaluated.
  • Independently performs thorough respiratory assessments according to established guidelines, protocols and timelines.
  • Proactively seeks guidance on evidence‑based guidelines & protocols and diagnostics to guide, evaluate response, and adjust care.
  • Therapeutic interventions & prescribed medications provided according to protocols, guidelines, orders.
  • Identifies patients who may benefit from advanced care approaches (e.g., transpulmonary mechanics monitoring); escalates to others to help address the clinical need.
  • Recognizes changes in clinical conditions, initiates steps to mitigate, occasionally preempt.
  • Recognizes potential practice risk sources, & promptly activates BeSafe for scenarios as warranted.
• Documents patient care according to professional standards and departmental guidelines.
  • Verifies orders, performs timely documentation of key elements to department standards with minor variation; caliber and quality reflect competency.
  • Patient and family goals are integrated to care plan and documented in the medical record.
  • Personal documentation reflects positive performance in safety/quality/care initiatives.
• Accurately communicates patient response to RT interventions, recommends need for modification of patient care plan.
  • Routinely engages in shift hand‑off in a clear, comprehensive and participatory manner.
  • Can speak to the respiratory care plan; rationale and recommendations.
  • Cultural diversity, special needs, learning styles, age and gender identification are included in setting and reviewing goals. Patient & family treatment goals are integrated to care plan.
  • Routine use of IDEAL to explain care to patient and/or family. Teaches basic care elements.
  • Response to care is communicated to patient & health team as requested, developing and refining communication style.
• Demonstrates innovative application of technologies that support care. Active with implementation of evidence‑based practice and new knowledge generated by respiratory research and endorsed by Department.
  • Keeps current with departmental updates & processes, consistently applies practice changes within 2 weeks of release.
• Embraces Quality as evidenced by: comprehension of processes, data and outcomes, participation in QI initiatives, application of standard procedures, protocols and documentation.
  • Use/manages equipment & supplies according to guidelines to meet area and hospital need.
  • Knows key Quality/Safety/Be Safe processes; participates with root cause analysis after events.
  • Participates with QI initiatives; understands monitoring process; supportive/timely practice.
  • Participates in at least one department or organizational initiative.
  • Precepts learners 1:1 on respiratory elements, respectful and developmental manner.
  • Productive and accountable work and schedule habits are consistently displayed.
• Embraces professional development through formal education, certification, internal/external learning and professional organization participation. Precepts new learners and students.
  • Adheres to ASPIRE. Demonstrates continual professional development; seeks feedback for professional growth from peers.
  • Demonstrates proactive adherence to competency & licensure requirements within defined time periods.
  • Member of local, state, national professional association (AARC) is strongly encouraged.
  • Attendance at 3 non‑mandatory respiratory educational events hosted or approved by Department annually.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory…