Certified Respiratory Technician PRN

Job Details: Job Location: Caldwell Medical Center - PRINCETON, KY, Salary Range: Undisclosed, JOB TITLE:          Certified Respiratory Technician - CRT DEPARTMENT:      Cardiopulmonary Services REPORTS TO:          Cardiopulmonary Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) is be responsible for the delivery of high quality services to their patients and is accountable for the responsibilities within the department maintaining confidentiality of patient information and ensuring that the objectives of patient care and the organization are being met. The Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) shall promote good public relations through contacts with patients, physicians, visitors, employees, peers and the public at large.  The CRT is expected to perform duties and responsibilities with indirect supervision and must frequently make independent decisions within the scope of his or her practice.  The Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) will have direct and indirect supervision from the Cardiopulmonary Services Director. The Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) is responsible for supervising and directing the activities of any student in the cardiopulmonary department.  A Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT) will demonstrate competency in and perform the duties in cardiopulmonary and associated interventions.  POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.    Provide all cardiopulmonary procedures.  Consult with others as required and adjust cardiopulmonary processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.  2.    Maintain competency and perform arterial punctures. Arterial punctures include radial, brachial, and femoral when ordered by a clinician. 3.    Complies with the established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.  4.    Compiles statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.  5.    Maintains communication between the cardiopulmonary department, nursing and all ancillary departments for the purpose of improving patient care.  Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the cardiopulmonary department.  6.    Reports outcomes of cardiopulmonary activities performed on behalf of the patient.  7.    Ensures that cardiopulmonary standards and practices are met through out the facility.  8.    Attend departmental meetings and actively participates on hospital committees as assigned.  9.    Obtain continuing education units as required per National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and Kentucky licensure laws (KBRC). 10.    Promote a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care.  11.    Protects patient confidentiality. 12.    Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.  13.    Complete Annual Competency and Performance Appraisal Supplement for Age Appropriate Care  14.    Performs other  duties as assigned.   EXPECTATIONS Proficiency in this position should be reached in 2-4 months.  Must maintain CEU’s as established by the KBRC.  Must be willing to take specialty classes as indicated.  Must be skillful in written and oral communication.  Demonstrates basic problem solving and time management skills.  Must have knowledge and skills required to deliver high quality cardiopulmonary service utilizing sound judgment.  Must demonstrate the ability to work independently. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Subject to temperature changes from hot to cold.  Subject to hazardous conditions where there is a danger to life, body and/or health. WORKING CONDITIONS •    Standing or sitting for long periods  •    Ability to lift 50 pounds •    Walking for extended periods of time •    Vision and hearing must be sufficient to handle duties as required. •    Activities  prolonged, extensive standing, walking and/or sitting •    Lifts supplies and equipment with weight requirements of approximately 50lbs* •    Manual dexterity and mobility, reach with hands and arms, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching, push/pull, use hands and fingers to touch & feel. •    No hearing loss greater than 40 decibels. *Seek assistance if the weight requirement for the performance of a job or task requires greater than 50lbs of effort/force EXPECTATIONS •    Must be skillful in written and oral communication.   •    Demonstrates basic problem solving and time management skills.   •    Must demonstrate the ability to interact with other personnel in a positive fashion.   •    Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and to accept delegation of appropriate tasks.  •    Must be able to respond to voice paging equipment, etc. •    Ability to direct staff to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.  •    Answers and converses on the telephone. LANGUAGE SKILLS/READING SKILLS/HEARING •    Ability to talk/converse with and be understood by others.  •    Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information.  •    Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers •    Ability to effectively present information to others (individually or in groups)  VISION REQUIREMENT •    Far acuity:  ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more •    Near acuity:  ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less •    Depth perception:  ability to accurately judge distance •    Field of Vision: ability to see peripherally •    Accommodation:  ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus •    Color Vision:  ability to distinguish and identify different colors SKILLS – MACHINE LISTING •    Computer (Desktop) •    Printers •    Copy Machine •    Fax Machine •    Telephones – Desk and Portable •    Calculators •    Hand held devices COMPLIANCE Acts in accordance with the compliance policies set forth in the compliance plan and to report violations of these policies. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.   Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care educational program and hold the following license: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).     Must have a current valid license to practice in the state of Kentucky. Current Basic Life Support [BLS] is required.   Advanced Cardiac Life Support [ACLS] must be obtained within one year of employment. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Required clinical experience of an accredited Respiratory Care educational program. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE A graduate of a Respiratory Care educational program and is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.  Must have a current valid license to practice in the state of Kentucky.  PALS and NALS are preferred but not mandatory. One to two years of clinical experience preferred but not mandatory.  One to two years of ventilator experience preferred but not mandatory.