Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner RCP II� � Job Code: 2RC� � Salary Range:� $60.37 to 77.05 plus applicable per diem differential
Job Summary
Administers routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, as prescribed by a physician, and under the direction of the Director or Shift Leader. Performs other related duties as assigned, including EKG.� In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.�
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 Units7.� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Onc/Tele/Neuro/Ortho � units8.� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Pediatrics9.� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Advanced Care, including but not limited to: intubation assist, artificial airway management, ventilator management, critical care transports10.� � � � � � � � � � � � � Proficient in Respiratory Therapy driven protocols andstrategies, 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 CarePractitioners12.� � � � � � � � � � � � � Performs other related duties as assigned, including � EKG� Work Experience for Pulmonary Rehab/PFT Dept:1. � Meets all RCP I requirements2.� � 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 techniques4.� � � � � � � � � � � Excellent communication skills, both� verbal and written5.� � � � 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 Leader2.� � � � � Displays competency, knowledge and proficiency with
� � � � ventilator patients, ABG's, Bipap and bedside spirometry3.� � Assists patients with education and health promotion4.� � � � � � 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 forms2.� � � � � Creates Individual Treatment Plans (ITP's), conducts exercise programs, education sessions3.� � Supports and assists with WHHS's Better Breather's Support Group4.� � � � � 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-authorizations6.� � Document follow-up surveys/outcomes with Pulmonary Rehab graduates every 6 months7.� � � � � � Reconcile charges and submits weekly/monthly� Revenue and Usage report8.� � � � � � In addition to performing the essential functionslisted, � 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� � �
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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�
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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.�