Respiratory Therapist - Third Shift

Position: Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Third Shift
## Department

CARDIAC REHAB - 457128## Worker Sub Type Regular## Work Shift Third Shift (United States of America)
** Pay Grade
** 117#
** Job Description
** The Respiratory Therapist IV participates on the clinical ladder which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise.  The Respiratory Therapist IV cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist IV is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy.

The Respiratory Therapist IV is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.  Responsibilities and Duties  Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.

Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.

Performs airway clearance therapy.

Performs basic operations in the EHR system.

Performs regular assessment rounds.

Performs equipment cleaning and set up.

Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.

Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.

Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.

Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.

Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.

Responds and participates in all code situations.

Responds and participates in all trauma activations.

Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.

Assists in intubations as needed.

Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

** Education
* * Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care required    
** Experience
* * Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care required    
** Certification & Licensures
** Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required   National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required  BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required   ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course required  Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification required  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred  One of the following advanced credentials from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required:
Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT).
New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.

** Qualifications
* * Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required  Strong verbal communication skills required  Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations required  Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required  Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required  Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required  Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required    Qualifications for Respiratory Therapist IV  12 annual CEUs  Three recommendations of peer support, with one being from an outside department  Cross trained to work in multiple areas such as critical care, cardiopulmonary rehab, NICU, etc.  

Competent to work in NICU and Critical Care as assigned  Minimum of 12 hours of community service project related to healthcare industry  Acts as a positive role model for precepting students and new employees  One annual PDSA, committee, or performance improvement project as approved by the leadership team  Required to lead shift huddle, safety call, and other leadership duties as assigned  Ability to act as a relief supervisor, rent necessary equipment, create and adjust shift assignments as necessary, and facilitate the operational needs of the shift    
** FLSA Classification
** Non-exempt    
** Physical Demands
** 23 A Therapist#
** Benefits
* * At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
* A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
* Dental and vision insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off
* Tuition Assistance
* Retirement Savings Match
* A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of…