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The respiratory care practitioner applies scientific knowledge, technical expertise and theory to practical clinical problems and is often required to exercise clinical judgment. Provides therapeutic, diagnostic, consultative and supportive services for neonatal through adult patients and their families. Actively participates in resuscitative and emergent situations. Functions within professional and hospital standards.
Job Responsibility:
Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process
Modifies approach and communication to accommodate different developmental levels of children/families with emphasis on allaying fears and explaining procedures and treatments
Initiates, performs and maintains Respiratory Care Competencies in accordance with all quality and safety standards
Understands expected outcomes and with that knowledge, determines techniques for ensuring optimal patient care
Demonstrates prioritization, critical-thinking and decision-making skills
Performs tasks as necessary including, but not limited to, orientation, student and staff precepting, and relief charge
Accurately bills for respiratory care modalities
Identifies and responds to emergent/urgent situations while maintaining competency in BLS, C-spine immobilization, Trauma class, NRP and PALS as applicable
Participates in the discharge process in a collaborative manner with patients, families and the health care team
Provides and documents education to patients/families to promote wellness, and enhance adaptation to illness, injury, health conditions and/or special health care needs
Participates as an active member of the case management process
Acts as a team member and collaborates with the health care team to assure a team approach which provides efficient patient care practices
Communicates and collaborates effectively in a timely manner
Maintains good working relationships with the health care team in solving problems/issues in delivery of services
Provides constructive feedback to peers, resolves conflicts and issues in a timely manner and refers issues to appropriate management as necessary
Keeps supervisor/charge therapist apprised of shift activities and workflow issues
Seeks counsel and or assistance from the RCS Leadership Team and Medical Director when appropriate
Requirements:
License Respiratory Care Practitioner (28) - State of Wisconsin required
RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care required
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required