Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Services
Company: Lincare Inc.
Location: Albany
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Offering $25.00 - $37.00 per hourThis employee is responsible
for participating in the performance of the day-to-day activities
of the Respiratory Care Department, including but not limited to
therapy procedures, in service education, tracheotomy and
ventilator management and weaning, as well as interdisciplinary
care with both core and ancillary staff. This employee is also
responsible for the completion of the therapist's duties both for
general population of the facility, as well as home care when
necessary.Performs any and or all duties of the respiratory care
program as requiredAdheres to Policy and ProcedureAdheres to work
scheduleAlso responsible for assisting in emergency coverage when
the need arisesConsults with family members, physicians, and other
health care professionals as appropriateTakes on active role in
in-service education of employees as well as the communityAssist
with Q.A. and other reports as requestedAssists with on call for
company needsProvides updates consistently to supervisor for
changes and patient statusParticipates in checking for safety,
care, and cleaning of equipment and maintenance of the
departmentKEY INTERFACESPatients & Patient familiesUnit
Pulmonologist/Physician/Nurse PractitionerFacility staff
(physical/speech/occupational therapy, social services, nursing,
core care group)Regional Hospitals & Home care (referral
sources)Respiratory Therapy Staff/PeersUnit ManagerREQUIRED
CRITICAL BEHAVIORSWill need to cope with the demands of both
patients and familiesWill need to maintain patient and employee
confidentialityMust demonstrate professional demeanor and
appearanceMust have ability to gain and maintain thorough knowledge
of paperwork and apply policy and procedure
appropriatelyRequirements:Troubleshoot/problem solve equipmentMake
independent clinical decisionsMust have strong communication skills
for coordination of careMust be sensitive to the physical and
psychosocial needs of fragile patients and familiesMust be
responsive to family, staff, and facility needsMust be able to
function in stressful situationsMust be able to recognize and
effectively communicate needs to managerMust adhere to policy and
procedureMust participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, as
well as all mandatory staff meetings and in-servicesexhibit team
building and participation skillsWillingness to learn new
techniques and applyEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEProof of Negative TB
testing (either skin or negative Chest X-Ray)2 years of experience
in ventilator management (either Acute or Home Care) preferred, but
not requiredMust complete minimum of six hours of training per year
in Infection Control and Blood Borne Pathogen, OSHA, safety issues,
HIPAA, any new products of services, and any other issues necessary
for job requirementsMust complete state required Continuing
Education Credits for purpose of Respiratory Therapy LicensureHigh
School Graduate (Diploma) or equivalentMust hold a valid driver's
licenseCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust be a graduate of
an approved AMA School for Respiratory CareCurrent State License
requiredCredentialed by the NBRCCurrent BLS Certification
Keywords: Lincare Inc., Albany , Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Services, Healthcare , Albany, New York
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