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The best thing about this role
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
What you'll do
Under general supervision and overall direction of Respiratory leadership the Respiratory Therapist III
, is responsible for the delivery of quality health care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. The Respiratory Therapist III performs all roles and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist i and II. The Respiratory therapist III assesses plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates respiratory care related to patient needs at a proficient level. The Respiratory therapist III contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork and assures that the care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes and state and federal law. Under the direction of the Respiratory leadership performs prompt, hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation, accurate documentation and recording of all procedural hemodynamics and equipment usage. Under the direction of the Respiratory Care leadership, performs prompt Invasive and non-invasive ventilation to help treat the compromised cardiopulmonary patient. The primary objectives are to provide optimal services to critically ill patients through the appropriate utilization of all respiratory therapeutics and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. In addition, participates in ongoing departmental research and hospital-sponsored educational activities. Objectives also include assuring a total quality experience for all patients requiring respiratory care. The Respiratory therapist III is competent to provide services to patients from birth to adult geriatric.
To assist the provider in the restoration of normal respiratory function in acute and critically ill patients
Must provide high quality respiratory care and hemodynamic services
Assess patient status and take appropriate action as required
Precept and mentor other staff members
Prepare all equipment used during procedures, physiologic recording, and life support
Provide high quality invasive diagnostics services for critically ill patients
Maintains critical care proficiencies in the use and operation of various equipment and invasive and non-invasive procedures
Assist in the education/training of other respiratory staff members, respiratory care students, providers, nursing staff and other students
Staff member will be expected to participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement initiatives, PI projects and in-services
Act as a resource to nursing and provider staff with advanced ventilator management
Collaborate with Intensivists, Pulmonologists, Cardiac Surgeons, General Surgeons and Neurosurgeons
Act as a Clinical Adjunct Instructor for students from multiple Respiratory Care College programs
Sets up, monitors and maintains continuous mechanical ventilation equipment for the treatment of patients experiencing acute, chronic or impending respiratory failure, as determined by staff feedback and leadership observation
Applies intensive bedside respiratory therapy techniques, as determined by feedback and leadership observation
Documents the effectiveness of all therapies administered in the medical record 100% of the time, with no more than 1 exception per month
Assists the provider in specialized diagnostic procedures, as determined by provider feedback, leadership observation and department policy
To assist the provider in accurately assessing and identifying acute changes in the cardiopulmonary status of critically ill patients
Performs routine and emergency arterial blood gas punctures for the evaluation of patient’s acid-base status
Obtains venous and arterial blood gas samples as provider ordered, utilizing aseptic techniques 100% of the time as measured by feedback and leadership observation
Successfully completes the hospital based Critical Care certification program.
Successfully completes the hospital based arterial line program (required)
Assists the provider during critical procedures as measured by feedback and leadership observation
Documents accurate hemodynamic data in EMR
Performs hemodynamic profiles and enters data into current patient monitoring system
Performs arterial catheter insertions, as physician ordered, per department policy
Demonstrates and teaches house staff officers, respiratory students, and nursing staff personnel in the proper methods of hemodynamic monitoring and critical care techniques measured by documentation, peer review and leadership observation
Reports promptly any problems associated with patient hemodynamic monitoring systems to the provider in charge
To insure that respiratory therapy is appropriately ordered throughout the hospital by participating in the respiratory care protocol system
Evaluates patients for appropriate forms of respiratory care by hospital protocol.
Reviews patient assessment and medical history pertinent to protocol evaluation, classify the need for respiratory care for individual patients, determined by evaluation being accepted by ordering provider
Presents patient history and suggested therapeutic programs to provider, provides documentation and evaluations in the medical record
Educate the patients, medical staff, respiratory, nursing and related health care students in current respiratory care procedures and theories
Orient, in-service, and offer references to current scientific literature in respiratory care to be determined by in-service education, new employee orientation, submission of literature under leadership observation
Participates in department yearly in-services and proficiencies and act as an active participant in monthly meetings as observed by leadership
Respiratory Care
Assess medical records daily for proper delivery and documentation for respiratory therapy procedures
Performs concurrent audits during patient hospitalizations while receiving respiratory therapy
Actively participated in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance for Respiratory Care
Works in consort with the leadership by reporting PI matters
Develops and maintains a department PI/QA project and reports findings monthly and quarterly
Laboratory testing is performed following established policies and procedures only after training and competency has been completed
Performs and documents testing and quality control in accordance to established laboratory policies and procedures 100% of the time, as observed by supervisor and POC staff
Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures as observed by supervisor and POC staff.
Required responsibilities for all Respiratory Care Service positions
Maintains technical competencies within areas of responsibility by completing annual competency requirements as defined by departmental policy and documented within the department
Understands the existing and potential hazard in the work area in such a way as to prevent injury/illness by following hospital and safety policies and procedures 100% of the time as indicated by department feedback and/or observed by leadership
Corrects and/or reports any safety hazard or malfunctioning of equipment to leadership/charge person within their work shift as indicated by departmental feedback and/or observed by leadership
Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures related to compliance to assure current Medicare regulations are upheld as indicated by departmental feedback and/or observed by leadership
Attends at least 8 of 12 department meetings. Review minutes of missed meetings and departmental communication meetings
Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently and prudently to maximize cost effectiveness of procedures, conserve resources and minimize waste measures by departmental feedback and/ or observed by leadership
Monitors, receives, stores, supply levels daily and requests supplies, as to not overstock or exhaust supplies waste measures by departmental feedback and/ or observed by leadership
Accurately charge all patients for services rendered daily through EMR system
Cleans work areas and /or equipment each shift per established standards and procedures
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed
What we need from you
Education:
Education level for NYS licensure as RT, required
Experience:
Minimum 1 year as Respiratory Therapist, required
Broad knowledge of respiratory care procedures, respiratory equipment and patient evaluation using protocol systems, required
Licensure/Certificates:
NYS RT, required
BLS - Basic Life Support within 6 months from date of hire, required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months from date of hire, required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, required
Successful completion of Bassett's Arterial Line Program within 6 months from date of hire
Skills:
Computer Skills
Communication
Interacting with People
Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Physical Requirements:
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
Compensation
Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
Pay Range
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum:
USD $35.33/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum:
USD $52.99/Hr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision and overall direction of Respiratory leadership the Respiratory Therapist III
, is responsible for the delivery of quality health care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. The Respiratory Therapist III performs all roles and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist i and II. The Respiratory therapist III assesses plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates respiratory care related to patient needs at a proficient level. The Respiratory therapist III contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork and assures that the care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes and state and federal law. Under the direction of the Respiratory leadership performs prompt, hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation, accurate documentation and recording of all procedural hemodynamics and equipment usage. Under the direction of the Respiratory Care leadership, performs prompt Invasive and non-invasive ventilation to help treat the compromised cardiopulmonary patient. The primary objectives are to provide optimal services to critically ill patients through the appropriate utilization of all respiratory therapeutics and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. In addition, participates in ongoing departmental research and hospital-sponsored educational activities. Objectives also include assuring a total quality experience for all patients requiring respiratory care. The Respiratory therapist III is competent to provide services to patients from birth to adult geriatric.
To assist the provider in the restoration of normal respiratory function in acute and critically ill patients
Must provide high quality respiratory care and hemodynamic services
Assess patient status and take appropriate action as required
Precept and mentor other staff members
Prepare all equipment used during procedures, physiologic recording, and life support
Provide high quality invasive diagnostics services for critically ill patients
Maintains critical care proficiencies in the use and operation of various equipment and invasive and non-invasive procedures
Assist in the education/training of other respiratory staff members, respiratory care students, providers, nursing staff and other students
Staff member will be expected to participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement initiatives, PI projects and in-services
Act as a resource to nursing and provider staff with advanced ventilator management
Collaborate with Intensivists, Pulmonologists, Cardiac Surgeons, General Surgeons and Neurosurgeons
Act as a Clinical Adjunct Instructor for students from multiple Respiratory Care College programs
Sets up, monitors and maintains continuous mechanical ventilation equipment for the treatment of patients experiencing acute, chronic or impending respiratory failure, as determined by staff feedback and leadership observation
Applies intensive bedside respiratory therapy techniques, as determined by feedback and leadership observation
Documents the effectiveness of all therapies administered in the medical record 100% of the time, with no more than 1 exception per month
Assists the provider in specialized diagnostic procedures, as determined by provider feedback, leadership observation and department policy
To assist the provider in accurately assessing and identifying acute changes in the cardiopulmonary status of critically ill patients
Performs routine and emergency arterial blood gas punctures for the evaluation of patient’s acid-base status
Obtains venous and arterial blood gas samples as provider ordered, utilizing aseptic techniques 100% of the time as measured by feedback and leadership observation
Successfully completes the hospital based Critical Care certification program.
Successfully completes the hospital based arterial line program (required)
Assists the provider during critical procedures as measured by feedback and leadership observation
Documents accurate hemodynamic data in EMR
Performs hemodynamic profiles and enters data into current patient monitoring system
Performs arterial catheter insertions, as physician ordered, per department policy
Demonstrates and teaches house staff officers, respiratory students, and nursing staff personnel in the proper methods of hemodynamic monitoring and critical care techniques measured by documentation, peer review and leadership observation
Reports promptly any problems associated with patient hemodynamic monitoring systems to the provider in charge
To insure that respiratory therapy is appropriately ordered throughout the hospital by participating in the respiratory care protocol system
Evaluates patients for appropriate forms of respiratory care by hospital protocol.
Reviews patient assessment and medical history pertinent to protocol evaluation, classify the need for respiratory care for individual patients, determined by evaluation being accepted by ordering provider
Presents patient history and suggested therapeutic programs to provider, provides documentation and evaluations in the medical record
Educate the patients, medical staff, respiratory, nursing and related health care students in current respiratory care procedures and theories
Orient, in-service, and offer references to current scientific literature in respiratory care to be determined by in-service education, new employee orientation, submission of literature under leadership observation
Participates in department yearly in-services and proficiencies and act as an active participant in monthly meetings as observed by leadership
Respiratory Care
Assess medical records daily for proper delivery and documentation for respiratory therapy procedures
Performs concurrent audits during patient hospitalizations while receiving respiratory therapy
Actively participated in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance for Respiratory Care
Works in consort with the leadership by reporting PI matters
Develops and maintains a department PI/QA project and reports findings monthly and quarterly
Laboratory testing is performed following established policies and procedures only after training and competency has been completed
Performs and documents testing and quality control in accordance to established laboratory policies and procedures 100% of the time, as observed by supervisor and POC staff
Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures as observed by supervisor and POC staff.
Required responsibilities for all Respiratory Care Service positions
Maintains technical competencies within areas of responsibility by completing annual competency requirements as defined by departmental policy and documented within the department
Understands the existing and potential hazard in the work area in such a way as to prevent injury/illness by following hospital and safety policies and procedures 100% of the time as indicated by department feedback and/or observed by leadership
Corrects and/or reports any safety hazard or malfunctioning of equipment to leadership/charge person within their work shift as indicated by departmental feedback and/or observed by leadership
Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures related to compliance to assure current Medicare regulations are upheld as indicated by departmental feedback and/or observed by leadership
Attends at least 8 of 12 department meetings. Review minutes of missed meetings and departmental communication meetings
Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently and prudently to maximize cost effectiveness of procedures, conserve resources and minimize waste measures by departmental feedback and/ or observed by leadership
Monitors, receives, stores, supply levels daily and requests supplies, as to not overstock or exhaust supplies waste measures by departmental feedback and/ or observed by leadership
Accurately charge all patients for services rendered daily through EMR system
Cleans work areas and /or equipment each shift per established standards and procedures
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed
Qualifications
Education: Education level for NYS licensure as RT, required
Experience: Minimum 1 year as Respiratory Therapist, required
Broad knowledge of respiratory care procedures, respiratory equipment and patient evaluation using protocol systems, required
Licensure/Certificates: NYS RT, required
BLS - Basic Life Support within 6 months from date of hire, required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months from date of hire, required
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, required
Successful completion of Bassett's Arterial Line Program within 6 months from date of hire
Skills: Computer Skills
Communication
Interacting with People
Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Physical Requirements: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Travel: Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
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