Respiratory Tech

Part-Time position for students in last, or second to last, semester of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program ONLY.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist professional respiratory personnel in providing patient care in assigned areas to patients. Duties to be performed under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist once respiratory tech has completed orientation to the NH unit/ hospital unit, and been deemed competent and completed all skills check offs.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

MISSION STATEMENT:

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: 

In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Completes skills check off for: oxygen delivery, respiratory nebulizer treatments, monitoring ventilators, managing airways, tracheal suctioning, contacting physician, arterial blood gas, equipment sterilization, medical record documentation, EKG, CPAP/BIPAP Initiation and Management, Proper PPE and IC.
• Completes orientation to the MCH Respiratory Department in a timely manner.
• Maintains established department, unit, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Follows established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs and problems related to patient care.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee interdepartmental and public relations.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abides by established communications code.
• Fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others.
• Responds to requests in a prompt, friendly manner.
• Demonstrates a calm, professional manner during a crisis or emergency situation. Determines specific respiratory intervention to resolve patient problems.
• Reports for scheduled shift on time; prepared to assume duties.
• Reports to work in proper uniform or attire. Adheres to dress code.
• Varies work schedule of shift (working overtime, leaves early when requested, work shift other than regularly scheduled as required) to meet department staffing needs.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Follows Code of Conduct policy.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission statement of the organization.

GUEST RELATIONS STANDARDS:

(All guest relation violations are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination):

• Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer.
• Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner.
• Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers.
• Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments.
• Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers.

OTHER:

• Responsibility to Report: It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and
• local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures. Every employee is help accountable to
• participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected.
• As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position.
• This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate; in respiratory program; in good academic standing and approved by school of respiratory to work or Respiratory Therapy graduate waiting to take certification.
• Must be registered with the NBRC within 60 days of graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• An active Georgia RRT license is required within 90 days of hire
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Commitment to a full-time position within the organization upon graduation and licensure, if available.