Pulmonary Function Therapist; RRT - Methodist

Position: Pulmonary Function Therapist (RRT) - Methodist
Overview provides pulmonary function services and respiratory care for patients under the direction of a physician.
qualifications certifications: licensed respiratory care practitioner (rcp) within 6 months - peoria only - illinois department of financial and professional regulation (idfpr); basic life support (bls) within 30 days - american heart association (aha); registered respiratory therapist (rrt) - national board for respiratory care (nbrc), education: associate's degree (required), work experience: pulmonary; cardiovascular
responsibilities demonstrates clinical competency and technical knowledge in the delivery of pulmonary function diagnostic testing and administration of patient respiratory interventions.

• interprets and executes physician orders
• demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need
• demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs
• utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgment, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• performs patient education
• performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner
• notifies leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues
• documents all medication and patient care errors
• uses protective equipment appropriately
• assesses needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety
• remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights
• follows proper hand washing and infection control between patients and procedures
• performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.
• maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.
• responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner
• delivers high quality care utilizing pulmonary function and respiratory care process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required
• remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations
• ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to national patient safety goals
• possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
• performs patient bedside lab testing (abgs), pulse oximetry testing to include rest and exercise oximetry and/or 6 minute walks.
• administers aerosolized medication on an as needed basis
• calibrates and maintains pulmonary function equipment.
• performs all respiratory mechanics including muscle strength maneuvers as prescribed by physician.

coordinates the schedule for the pulmonary function testing lab at both campuses.

• ensures that there is proper staff coverage all times for the pft lab.
• responds promptly to urgent needs

assumes responsibility for his/her ongoing professional growth and development

• learns the functions of all new equipment
• learns new procedures
• maintains knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures
• completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe
• attends educational offerings to validate skills
• assists in the training of pulmonary function personnel, including helping with the orientation, competency testing and presenting lectures as needed.
• maintains current knowledge of all equipment
• maintains current license
• maintains current credentials
• acts as a resource person for others in performing bedside spirometry testing
• participates in clinical instruction of students and other healthcare workers

maintains accurate documentation and accurate computer entry

• completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• audits patient records to ensure accuracy of patient care documentation and associated billing.
• audits the correct oxygen charges.
• documents on all diagnostic tests accurately

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