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Qualifications  • Education  •  Licensure  • Work  Experience  • Skills/computer/  specific technical  •  Other qualifications, miscellaneous    Specify if qualifications are Required or Preferred          - --

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Education:  1.            High school graduate or equivalent  2.            Associate  Degree from a recognized JRCRTE/AMA approved two  (2) year Respiratory Therapy  program.      Licensure:  1.          Valid  California  Respiratory  Care Practitioner (RCP) License by the Respiratory Care Board of the State  of California    Certification:  1.                    Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) From American Heart Association (AHA)  2.                    Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) within 12 months of implementation of Respiratory Care Professional Development Career Ladder  3.           Valid Pediatric Advanced  Life Support (PALS)  From American Heart Association  (AHA) within 12 months of implementation of  Respiratory Care Professional Development Career Ladder (not required for those  who work exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab or PFT's)  4.          Valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from AHA/AAP within 60 days of hire or 12 months of implementation of Respiratory Care Professional Development Career Ladder (not required for those who work exclusively in Pulmonary Rehab or PFT's)  5.               Actively credentialed as a, "Registered Respiratory Therapist"  from the National Board of  Respiratory Care or 5 years recent experience as a Respiratory Care practitioner at WHHS    Work Experience for Respiratory Care Dept:  1.            Meets all RCP I requirements  2.            Completed 1000 hours of acute care experience  3.                   NICU II or assists with Therapeutic Bronchoscopy  4.                   ICU/IMC  5.         ED/Trauma

 

 

 

 

6.         Med/Surg Units

7.                  Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho  units

8.                   Pediatrics

9.                  Advanced Care, including but not limited to: intubation assist, artificial airway management, ventilator management, critical care transports

10.              Proficient in Respiratory Therapy driven protocols and

strategies, including but not limited to: Flolan therapy, ICU Ventilator management and Weaning protocols, Bronchodilator protocol, Pediatric Asthma protocol, Lung Protection Strategies (ARDSnet)

11.              Mentor and orientate new Respiratory Care

Practitioners

12.              Performs other related duties as assigned, including  EKG

 

Work Experience for Pulmonary Rehab/PFT Dept:

1.  Meets all RCP I requirements

2.   Completed 1000 hours in either Pulmonary Rehab program or Pulmonary Function Testing at WHHS

 

Technical Knowledge:

1.            Understand patient's condition and changes in condition, by classifying the patient according to stability levels.

2.            Knowledge of normal and abnormal physiology related to the respiratory system.

3.            Understanding  of  the indications, appropriateness, contraindications,  and side effects of various medications  and treatment techniques

4.            Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

5.     Ability to organize work, set priorities and perform detailed work

 

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION:

1.       Bachelor Degree in Respiratory or related health sciences/Healthcare

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1.       One to two years of experience in an acute care setting or Pulmonary Rehab Program

 

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: 

Respiratory Care Dept 

1.     Administers routine respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in the following  units, including but not limited to General Floors (Medical/Surgical/Tele/Ortho/Oncology/Neuro), Pediatrics, Emergency Room/Trauma, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Intermediate Care Unit (IMC), as prescribed by a physician, and under the Director or Shift Leader

2.      Displays competency, knowledge and proficiency with

 

 

 

 

ventilator patients, ABG's, Bipap and bedside spirometry

3.   Assists patients with education and health promotion

4.       Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG

 

PulmonaQ! Rehab/PFT  De12t 

1.     Administers care for all phases of the Pulmonary Rehab program to include but not limited to: validation of patient acceptance, obtaining orders for entry, obtaining pre-authorizations, submits charges, completes registration forms

2.      Creates Individual Treatment Plans (ITP's), conducts exercise programs, education sessions

3.   Supports and assists with WHHS's Better Breather's Support Group

4.      Develops home discharge plans, and creates discharge summaries while maintaining all of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) standards or 

5.      Displays competency in performing Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) to include but not limited to: daily calibrations, quality controls, verification of insurance/obtaining pre-authorizations

6.   Document follow-up surveys/outcomes with Pulmonary Rehab graduates every 6 months

7.       Reconcile charges and submits weekly/monthly Revenue and Usage report

8.       In addition to performing the essential functions

listed,  may also  be assigned  other duties as required

 

SKILLS I COMPUTER  KNOWLEDGE: 

1.      Functional Knowledge of EPIC electronic medical chart documentation system preferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Essential Job Responsibilities 

 

 

Division:  Patient Care Services 

Title:  Respiratory Care Practitioner II 

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	priorities to address issues needing resolution.
Demonstrates Skill Key Components: competency, job  knowledge, organizational skills, analytical skill, management of information, employee & patient safety                  Demonstrates Skill	1.                 Assesses Service Line needs on an ongoing basis related to supplies, equipment and physician/staff education. Participates in evaluation of new supplies and equipment, soliciting input from medical and nursing staff, and makes recommendations based on the value analysis process.  2.                 Demonstrates expertise and current knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation and equipment involved in clinical services.  3.                  Demonstrates leadership capabilities and ability to coordinate activities to ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources (staff, supplies, equipment)  4.                  Demonstrates effective communication skills.  5.                  Demonstrates effective leadership skills including organization,
(continued)                                                   coordination, and delegation.  6.                 Remains current in knowledge of new technologies introduced into the Respiratory or Pulmonary Rehab departments  7.                 Demonstrates       an     awareness       of    self-responsibility       and accountability for improving own level of practice.  Planning &                       1.         Utilizes available resources to problem solve effectively. Coordinating                    2.         Functions  as  a  clinical  resource  to  staff  and  physicians  for Key Components:  delegates,                     respiratory related techniques and accompanying technology. decision  making, problem           3.         Functions to  establish  priorities  of  unit operations  based on  solving, management of  resources                                                      essential patient needs and availability  of resources such as  personnel, equipment and supplies.  4.                 Coordinates needs for specialized supplies and/or equipment with Materials management.  5.                 Evaluates       supplies,       instruments,       equipment       and     new technology  Professionalism               1.    Collaborates  with  Director  of Respiratory  Care  Services  and Key Components:                                                Coordinator on clinical aspects of patient care, education dependability,  interpersonal                      presentations and performance improvement projects.  skills, teamwork, patient first       2.         Collaborates with the Director in the assessment of systems in  ethic, customer service,  communication  skills,                                 the work setting to identify opportunities for improvement and  punctuality/attendance,                               change.  receptiveness to criticism,          3.         Ensures direct and indirect service provides for safety, comfort,  judgment,  confidentiality                             hygiene,     protection,      disease      prevention,      and    restorative  measures for the patient populations served.  4.                 Communicates  and coordinates  activities  required to resolve issues related to supplies/equipment  5.                 Assures staff has appropriate skill and knowledge to perform procedures, utilizes supplies, and equipment correctly.  6.                 Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching provided to staff  7.                 Acts as the patient advocate by ensuring that safe practices are adhered to in the course of caring for the patient.  8.         Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients' rights and the patient first ethic.  9.                 Assures  strict confidentiality  guidelines are adhered to by all staff members, both intra and inter departmentally.  10.             Demonstrates       professional      responsibility       by     developing, maintaining and following Hospital, Divisional, and unit-based

Division:  Patient Care Services 

Title:  Respiratory Care Practitioner II 

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	policies and procedures, and Memorandums of Understanding.  11.             Demonstrates integrity and fosters teamwork among colleagues and staff.  12.              Participates  in multidisciplinary  and  unit  based  performance improvement activities.  13.              Provides quality customer service, and acts as a role model
Improving the Organization Key Components:  performance  improvement, quality initiatives	1.        Seeks to improve operations, keep staff informed, and reduce the cost profile of service lines.
Self-Development  Key Components: maintain license/certification, education and training	1.           Demonstrates awareness of self-learning needs and seeks ways to meet these in order to maintain current competency and respond to new management demands.  2.            Seeks to improve performance by participating in self­ development activities, in-service, and continuing education that is appropriate to the area of clinical practice.
Regulatory Compliance  Key Components: JCAHO, Title 22, OIG, HIPAA,  State/Federal laws, hospital policies	1.                 Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with  Patient Safety, regulatory standards and statutes. (i.e., Joint Commission, Title 22, Title 17, OSHA, EMTALA, HIPAA, and other service specific regulations.)  2.                 Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care, promoting safe practice in order to reduce risk.

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