Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist 1 (RRT
1) provides a full range of cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services to patients of all age groups. The RRT 1 has achieved and maintains the required competencies and qualifications of this job description and serves as the primary resource to meet the respiratory care needs for the critical care, emergency, trauma and pediatric patient. The RRT 1 obtains, reviews, and interprets data and assesses the need for and response to respiratory care interventions in consultation with medical, nursing and other disciplines to optimize patient care planning and delivery.

Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies, provides airway maintenance manual, and mechanical ventilator support using a variety of devices and techniques, and administers medical gases, humidity therapy, inhaled aerosol medications, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion therapies, and instructs patient’s family and continuing care providers in the administration of respiratory procedures and the proper use of respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.

The RRT 1 reports directly to the RT Supervisor 2 and is responsible for performing and documenting all assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position, including the ability to perform required procedures and assessments and an understanding of the techniques and rationale for respiratory care procedures
• Basic computer skills: data entry, e-mail, EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Current with mandatory competency in all clinical areas assigned to work
• Performs basic and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and calculations, collects and interprets data to facilitate patient assessment and care planning
• Demonstrates sensitivity and a respectful manner toward patients and visitors
• Demonstrates effectiveness in spoken and written communications
• Knowledge of and compliance with infection control, health and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and manage time effectively
• Current with all mandatory Hospital Competencies
• Maintains reliable work habits, attendance, and completes assignments; prioritizes patient care based on emergent needs, safety, and resource availability
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with all team members
• Continued development of clinical skills in Adult/Pediatric, Emergency and Trauma respiratory care
• Ability to collaborate with intra- and inter-departmental teams
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (JCAHO, Title 22, HCFA, CMS)

Preferred Qualifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Experience in Adult, Pediatric and neonatal care; pediatric and emergency care; RT-driven protocol implementation

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Clinical Practice
• 20% - Leadership
• 15% - Communication
• 15% - Documentation
• 10% - Education

Department Overview

Respiratory Care is a highly technical and specialized ancillary department providing assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients of all ages with critical pulmonary illness and trauma needs at UC Davis Medical Center.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $55.11 - $71.30
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 202
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  REG RESP THER 1
• UC Job Code: 009049
• Number of Positions:
  Multiple
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 90%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 12 hours;
  Nights
• Location:
  
  Main Hospital (HSP
  001)
• Union…