Respiratory-Care Practitioner, Rrt

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Respiratory-Care Practitioner, RRT

Job Code: 233

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department Name: Cardio-Respiratory Care

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont             

JOB SUMMARY:

Duties include, but are not limited to, assessing the respiratory status of individuals of all ages, emergency response, mechanical ventilation, invasive and noninvasive procedures, equipment maintenance, trouble shooting, maintaining the arterial blood gas system, and patient transport. Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines are the standard of care used to base all modalities of therapy on.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Respiratory Services staff is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is scheduled for 24-hour shifts. The responsibilities of the department include patient assessment and treatment decisions, suctioning, mechanical ventilation, arterial line placement, critical care transport, PFTs, ambulatory oxygen monitoring, continuous bronchodilator therapy, intubation, oximetry, colorimetry, oxygenation, blood gases, humidification, nasal/mask CPAP, sputum induction, asthma management, and EKGs that are needed for the patients within the hospital. Practitioners follow standards of care that are outlined in the “Clinical Practice Guidelines” established by the American Association of Respiratory Care. 

Patient populations include general medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedic, cardiac, pediatric and geriatric patients in both inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Care required.

Experience: One - two years of acute care preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification: Certificate eligible, CRTT, registry eligible or RRT.

Respiratory Care Practitioner-currently licensed by the State of Vermont.

ACLS, NRP, & PALS certifications required (within 6 months of hire)

Current CPR Certification

Mental Efforts: Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Normal or corrected vision/hearing.

Potential exposure to blood/body fluids and communicable diseases.

Helping and assisting with the lifting and/or moving of patients from one point to another.

Responds to Codes in a rapid manner, including stairs.

Environment & Working Conditions Some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Potential for injury due to physical demands.

Requires dealing with multiple priorities in a high stress environment.

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This poSition has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• The typical noise level for the environment is:
• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise
• Hearing
• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

Your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is not guaranteed for any length of time.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that not all of the duties are described above, and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. I further understand that employment is at-will, and that either I or my employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time.

Approved By: Nancy Glasheen – Director, Human Resources

Date Approved: October 1, 2023

Date Reviewed: October 1, 2023

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