Respiratory Therapist Reg Part Time

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Respiratory Therapy

Provides respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians, and according to established standards and practices.

• Exemplifies knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system in order to perform the delivery of clinical care, while utilizing standards and practice and in accordance with the hospital mission and vision.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard towards all patients and co-workers.
• Establishes measurable yearly goals and objectives.
• Promotes positive customer relations.
• Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to the Respiratory Care Department.
• Mechanism must be provided for contact of the employee (i.e. beeper, telephone, emergency contact).
• Flexibility in schedule in order to met the needs of the patients, community and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• Performs age specific therapy, demonstrating awareness of safety and care for each age group. This includes the importance of individual and family education, knowledge of routine and emergency procedures, knowledge and administration of medications and knowledge of isolation procedures.
• Able to effectively perform patient handling procedures to ensure patient safety as well as employee safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Supporting Colleagues:
Develops Self and Others:
Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. Builds and Maintains Relationships:
Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicates Effectively:
Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services:
Serves Others with Compassion:
Seeks to understand…