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　　Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

　　The Respiratory Care Practitioner III is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patient's response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Provides clinical leadership to staff and assists with identifying quality improvement initiatives.

　　Essential Job Functions

　　Provides support to clinical learning through mentorship, clinical rounds and practice evaluation provides clinical leadership for the advancement of professional respiratory practice to staff in the intensive care, general care, and outpatient services. Provides feedback for coaching and performance evaluations of team members. May provide clinical instruction and/or in-service training to department staff, other healthcare team members, and students.

　　Assists with identifying quality improvement initiatives and design programs that provide measurable outcomes. Leads clinical research initiatives ensuring education, training, and implementation of the study design. May be responsible for data collection and accurate record keeping as well as product evaluation and assessment.

　　Actively participates in facility councils and committees.

　　May serve as the shift “Charge Therapist” with responsibility of ensuring adequate number of respiratory care staff to cover patient care areas and needs. This may include assigning respiratory care staff to work areas and/or work assignments, modifying work assignments, assisting with meal coverage, fielding call offs and providing adequate staffing levels for the next shift. Serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.

　　In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.

　　Performs treatments and therapies according to physician orders. Explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response. Sets up and maintains different modes of therapy. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals.

　　Maintains proper documentation, patient medical charting and recordkeeping. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

　　Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options. Instructs patient and patient’s caregiver(s) in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, oxygen therapy, home aerosol therapy, or ventilator care, if applicable.

　　Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.

　　Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.

　　This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

　　Licensing/Certification

　　Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)

　　National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)

　　Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)

　　BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

　　ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross (required)

　　PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

　　NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (preferred)

　　Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)

　　Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred)

　　ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC (preferred)

　　Valid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME)

　　Education

　　Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care (required)

　　Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)

　　Master's Degree in a related field (preferred)

　　Work Experience

　　Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required)

　　Competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED, and general care areas. (required)

　　Training

　　EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

　　Language

　　None

　　Patient Population – Competency is based on the patient population of the site/facility

　　Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

　　Neonates (0-4 weeks)

　　Infant (1-12 months)

　　Pediatrics (1-12 years)

　　Adolescents (13-17 years)

　　Adults (18-64 years)

　　Geriatrics (65 years and older)

　　Working Conditions

　　Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

　　May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

　　May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

　　May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

　　May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

　　May have periods of constant interruptions

　　* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Physical Demands

　　Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

　　Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

　　Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

　　Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

　　Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

　　Stoop, Kneel X

　　Crawling X

　　Climbing X

　　Balance X

　　Bending X

　　Work Position

　　Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

　　Sitting X

　　Walking X

　　Standing X

　　Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

　　Physical Requirements

　　Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

　　Perform shift work

　　Maneuver weight of patients

　　Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

　　Reach above shoulder

　　Repetitive arm/hand movements

　　Finger Dexterity

　　Color Vision

　　Acuity – far

　　Acuity – near

　　Hazards

　　Depth perception

　　Use of Latex products

　　Exposure to moving mechanical parts

　　Exposure to dust/fumes

　　Exposure to potential electrical shock

　　Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

　　Exposure to high pitched noises

　　Gaseous risk exposure

　　Skills

　　Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members

　　Good communication skills

　　Able to effectively work with diverse people

　　Good customer service skills

　　Good organizational skills and time management skills

　　Good oral and written communication

　　Able to receive feedback

　　Able to gather and interpret data

　　Accountability

　　Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers

　　Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.

　　Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.

　　Arterial blood gas punctures and testing

　　Airway maneuvers

　　Bedside pulmonary function

　　Patient assessment

　　Patient education

　　Knowledge of chest suction equipment

　　Knowledge of chest X-ray interpretation

　　Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

　　Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

　　Prescription drug coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Life insurance w/AD&D

　　Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

　　Paid time off

　　Educational Assistance

　　And much more

　　*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

　　All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]