Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Per Diem/DAYS - $38.14/hr

 

Position Title: RCP III (RRT)                                               Position Code: RCP3-6132

Department: Respiratory Services                                        Safety Sensitive:        ☒  Yes            ☐  No

Reports to: Supervisor/Director, Respiratory Services         Exempt Status:          ☐  Yes            ☒  No 

                                                                        

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision “To be one of the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country”.

  

 

Key Responsibilities 

Respiratory Therapists provide care under physician order and/or direction in compliance with established patient guidelines.

Unit Specific Key Responsibilities for Outpatient PFT/Pulmonary Rehab Respiratory Therapists:

• Conducts full Pulmonary Function and Diagnostic testing and Pulmonary Rehab classes and evaluations

• In depth patient assessment, and knowledgeable regarding patient care and chronic lung conditions

• Accurate and prompt documentation of diagnostic testing and patient evaluations

• Thorough knowledge of Respiratory medications and oxygen therapy

• Ability to effectively communicate and educate patients and family members regarding lung conditions and treatments

Unit Specific Key Responsibilities for Inpatient/ER/OBS Respiratory Therapists: 

Must possess a level of clinical expertise, including but not limited to, an understanding of the adult/pediatric patient’s condition, determine appropriate care, deliver emergency care as needed, and verbalize the indication and rationale for therapy with the attending physician.

Must possess the skills to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family members/visitors, interdisciplinary personnel, and with Respiratory teammates. 

 

Must have the ability to interpret blood gases and manipulate invasive and non-invasive vent parameters to attain therapeutic goals per physician orders.

Must be able to manage time to complete patient workload according to the physician-prescribed schedule.

Must be able to document thoroughly regarding all patient assessment, therapy, and charges in the patient records. 

 

Must be able to perform pulmonary initial evaluation/assessment and have the knowledge necessary to provide in depth evaluation of patients with chronic lung conditions.  Must be able to evaluate patients’ needs on both their inpatient stay and existing needs for upon discharge.  Must attend and participate in at least 80% of team staff meetings.

Demonstrates proper use and knowledge of supplies and equipment in providing patient care:

 

• In depth patient evaluation and inter...