Respiratory Therapist - Registered - Respiratory Care - PRN/7pm-7:30am
- Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
- Lanham, MD 20706, USA
Job Description
Position Purpose
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care therapeutic modality in the Med/Surg areas and in the C ritical C are areas of the hospital. Administers all procedures in compliance with the Physician's orders and the departmental policy and procedures. In addition, they act as the Resource Therapist for the Respiratory Tech assigned to a particular floor.
Role Specific Competencies
1. Adheres to hospital policies.
- Follow the hospital policies, i.e., behavior; dress code.
- Attends 80% of departmental and hospital staff meetings.
- Attends fire, safety and infection control lectures as required by JC AHO and the hospital.
- Follows hospital and department policies pertaining to absenteeism & tardiness.
2. Initiates, administers, documents respiratory care procedures in compliance with departmental procedures.
- Verifies all requests and administers all procedures in compliance with the physician's order and the departmental policies and procedures.
- Contacts the ordering physician to clarify orders not complete or not compatible with departmental procedures or in regards to any questions concerning R.T. service.
- Notifies Charge Therapist or department manager of physician's orders not compatible with department policies, and after physician has been contacted within 1/2 hour.
- Performs the following procedures in compliance with Departmental policies and procedures: Oxygen delivery, Aerosol and Humidity delivery, Incentive Spirometry, Chest Percussion, Postural Drainage, Arterial puncture for analysis, Mechanical Ventilator Management,
- Management of Artificial Airways, Analysis of Arterial samples and interpretation of results. Transportation of all patients requiring Respiratory assistance.
3. Maintains clinical skills and theoretical knowledge with the state of the art.
- Demonstrates knowledge with passing the C RTT exam within one year of employment.
- Participates in continuing education program by giving a least two classes per year.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current theoretical basis of all procedures as required.
- Masters all new departmental procedures not previously listed within the instruction period.
4. Maintains work area in a clean, prepared fashion.
- Maintains equipment in a ready state.
- Labels all non-functioning equipment after thoroughly trouble shooting it.
- Maintains stock of disposable equipment in work area and department.
- Assures cleanliness and neatness of work area and department.
5. Works in a safe manner so as not to jeopardize self, other employees, visitors or patients.
- Follows hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Reports all accidents and incidents to the department management within 30 minutes.
- Utilizes good technique when performing all hazardous procedures such as lifting patients and obtaining blood samples.
Qualifications and Experience
- Graduate from an approved C.R.T.T. program
- Current professional Respiratory Thearpy license in the State of Maryland.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the population served.
- CPR/BLS, PALS and ACLS required
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to hear normal sounds with some background noise.
- Remembers schedules, tasks to be completed, where activities left off, etc.
- Routinely lifts objects under 20 pounds.
Allied Health Careers
Allied Health disciplines throughout Doctors Community Medical Center offer great diversity and opportunity to professionals at all levels of expertise. We work together across many departments and specialty centers to deliver on our vision of technologically advanced care that continues to meet the changing needs of our surrounding communities.
CARDIAC REHAB
Our department is AACVPR-certified (American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation), and recognized as a “Best Practice” facility for our integration of EMR technology. Cardiac Rehab employs a multidisciplinary team of experts, including ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologists. All team members are BLS and ACLS trained and certified.
LABORATORY
There is tremendous opportunity for cross-training and growth within our CAP (College of American Pathologists) and AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) accredited laboratory. Our multidisciplinary team includes Phlebotomists, Medical Technologists, Histotechs, Pathologist Assistants and Medical Laboratory Technicians. Together, we are driving LEAN principles and practices throughout the department, working toward optimal efficiency and effectiveness across all of our facilities and draw sites.
NEURODIAGNOSTICS
Our Neurodiagnostics area continues to evolve with the changing needs of our community. We are adding new equipment and otherwise working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of seizures, dementia and other brain conditions. We primarily hire EEG Technologists with proven experience. Registered technologists are preferred.
PHARMACY
We are a progressive and innovative pharmacy operation that is recognized by leadership as a valuable clinical partner in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Pharmacists at Doctors Community Medical Center are encouraged to develop a specialty by working on various clinical units, as part of a multidisciplinary care team. There is the opportunity to do rounds and request scheduling in areas of interest, as well as advance into a Clinical Specialist role. Our Pharmacy Techs also have outstanding career development and cross-training opportunities.
RADIOLOGY
Our Radiology team is comprised of professionals at all levels of expertise, from Clinical Escorts to senior-level Radiologic Technologists. Together, we are poised at the leading edge of diagnostic and imaging science, with access to the most advanced MRI, CAT scan, 3D mammography, Ultrasound, PET/CT and nuclear medicine equipment. The state-of-the-art environment here at Doctors Community Medical Center encourages our radiology professionals to gain new skills and knowledge through additional educational, certification and training.
REHAB SERVICES
Doctors Community Medical Center provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for career growth and development, with opportunities for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, as well as Physical Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants.
We give you the opportunity to collaborate in the development of skilled plans of care, within a progressive, forward-thinking environment where you can advance your career.
RESPIRATORY
We hire Registered Respiratory Therapists who want to work as part of a diverse and cohesive team. We are an evidence-based practice, where Therapists work independently with physicians using Respiratory Therapy-Driven protocols. You can have opportunities to participate in bronchoscopy assisting, learn about advanced modes of ventilation (including APRV and NAVA). Specialized clinical education focused on point-of-care testing and safety is available, along with annual education days and bedside scientist grants.