Description of Position:

Provide a “snapshot” or the principal purpose or focus of the position, consisting of no more than three to five sentences.  This summary should provide enough information to differentiate the major function and activities of the position from those of other positions.

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and limited treatment/therapy evaluation of respiratory patient care (Exclusion treatment/therapy includes Ventilator and BIPAP therapy). Responsible for the delivery of respiratory patient care in cooperation with other health care team members, according to the patient delivery model of each unit. The patients to be served include infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list).  Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty.  Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task.  Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future.  Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements. 

% of Time

(annually)

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

·         Conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

·         Utilizes assessment skills to provide respiratory care procedures to achieve optimal benefit to the patient. Included procedures are: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPAP therapy, Medical gas administration using HHN, MDI, AEROGEN, aerosol/humidification therapy including high flow devices, airway clearance techniques including chest physical therapy, oscillatory pep therapy, and cough techniques.

·         Implements respiratory care procedures according to departmental standards, hospital protocol and procedures (within scope of practice)

·         Continually evaluates outcomes of respiratory care by assessing patient/family responses and updating patient care to reflect changes in needs.

·         Successfully completes the hospital and department orientation and the annual hospital and department specific competencies

60%

Effective Communication and Professional Development

·         Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills with other health care team members.

·         Verbal communication is clear and precise

·         Written communication is legible, if handwritten, and done in a timely manner

·         Computer documentation is done in real-time and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures

·         Obtains instruction and supervision, as necessary, when implementing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.

·         Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development

·         Continually maintains and strives to enhance personal technical and clinical competence in all job- related duties.

·         Specialty certifications are encouraged

·         Participates in appropriate professional organizations

·         Participates in mandatory education and department staff meetings

20%

Patient Education

·         Provides therapeutic equipment teaching

·         Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately

·         As directed by departmental supervisor or charge therapist, provides educational opportunities to patients, families and other health care associates based on adult teaching-learning concepts.

10%

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

·         Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

·         Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

·         Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

·         Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

·         Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

·         Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

10%

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors

Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health’s values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities

Foster Unity:

·         Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

·         Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.

·         Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment: 

·         Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect

·         Enthusiastically engage in our work.

·         Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

·         Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence:

·         Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

·         Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

·         Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities:

·         Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

·         Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

·         Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.

High School Diploma or GED

2^nd year student preferred

Experience:

Prefer previous hospital type clinical experience such as CNA

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English

Multicultural sensitivity

Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic respiratory care.

Demonstrates skill, organization, and efficiency in performing required respiratory care activities

Ability to complete a basic computer course of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.