Respiratory Therapist Licensed I

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Emp Status
Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $54.61 - $58.49. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing
JOB DESCRIPTION

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1 year.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
2 years. Respiratory Therapy with EKG experience.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Standing or sitting in the same location. Standing or sitting in the same location; may require to stoop, climb or lift light material (10 lbs. or less) or equipment. Examples: programmers, receptionists, medical technologists, and dishwashers.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor area with frequent exposure. Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

HAZARDS OSHA
OSHA Category 1. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Communicates Issues, Resolves Problems and Suggests Efficiencies - Reports quality issues. Reports and escalates concerns to Chief Therapist regarding quality assurance issues, safety incidents or other difficulties appropriately and in accordance with departmental policy.
• Assessment & Care of Patients - Assesses therapy treatmentsAssesses efficacy of therapy treatment(s).
• Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Participates Signal One.Participates in Signal One incidents as required.
• Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Performs Respiratory Therapy duties. Performs EKGs/Holters and pulmonary function tests and submits to physician for interpretation as ordered.
• Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Performs Respiratory Therapy duties. Performs patient rounds, obtains patient history and makes assessment for patient treatment.
• Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Performs treatments & tests. Performs all treatments and testing as per physicians orders to include but not limited to mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, chest postural drainage, endotracheal tube maintenance, small volume nebulizer treatments, weaning protocols, ex-tubations, aerosol therapy, high volume humidification, non-invasive ventilation.
• Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Performs Respiratory Therapy dutiesPerforms EKGs/Holters and pulmonary function tests and submits to physician for interpretation as ordered.
• Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Processes stat requests. Processes stat tests expeditiously.
• Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Participates in QA/PI. Participates in department QA/PI program and improves performance based on results obtained from QI activities.
• Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Participates in QA/PI. Participates in Strategic Improvement Process activities as appropriate and requested including committee membership.
• Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Collaborates with others.Collaborates with peers, physicians and other members of the health care team as appropriate.
• Inventory Management - Maintains supplies/equipment. Maintains Section equipment and supplies. Orders supplies when stock is low or near expiration date - as applicable.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Documents patient treatments. Documents treatments in patients' medical record in CliniCIS, performs billing functions, and completes shift reports.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Maintains records. Maintains required files, records and reports on an ongoing basis. Facilitates and participates in the development of test script and all phases of system testing.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Prepares written documentation. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Participates in Education - Continuing educational programs. Maintains and develops competence through required in-service and continuing educational programs.
• Participates in Education - Contributes clinical knowledge & expertise. Performs patient education and staff training.
• Participates in Education - Explains procedures. Explains procedures to patients/family and answers questions, provides physical/emotional support to patient/family, and seeks guidance when necessary.
• Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Infection Control. Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Upholds HSS Professional/Clinical Standards - Verifies test requests. Consults with medical staff to verify test requests as needed.
• Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Ensures patient safety Ensures patient safety through positive identification of patient (verifies patient name, DOB & MR#).Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Assists others. Assists other personnel as required.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance. Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attends and participates in meetings. Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Demonstrates flexibility. Exhibits flexibility with respect to scheduling and work assignments.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Customer Service skills. Responds to customer concerns as soon as possible with compassion and understanding.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Follows policies/procedures. Follows departmental policies and procedures.
• Upholds standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change. Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Privacy & confidentiality of information. Observes and respects the privacy and confidentiality of information in accordance with hospital policy and HIPAA standards.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Professional Appearance. Complies with dress code policy and maintains a professional appearance (with natural fingernails neatly manicured and length of less than 1/4 inch long) as applicable.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Promotes a professional atmosphere. Promotes a welcoming environment and professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, visitors and members of the health care team.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Punctuality. Reports for duty punctually.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
An Associate's degree

EDUCATION PREFERRED
Previous exp. with EKG's highly desirable

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED
Respiratory Therapist, New York. NBRC registration also required

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED

SKILLS REQUIRED

SKILLS PREFERRED

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.