Respiratory Care Practitioner

**This position has access to and knowledge of extremely sensitive, private and confidential materials. Ability to maintain the highest standard is required with zero tolerance.

All the primary duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the Medical Center .

JOB SUMMARY:

**Works under the supervision of the Coordinator of Pulmonary Rehab. As directed by a physician, administers a variety of simple and complex treatments and tests related to the cardiopulmonary system to patients Collaborates with medical director and multidisciplinary pulmonary rehab team to develop and execute individualized treatment plans for program participants. Responsible for the competent delivery of all routine and emergent respiratory care services as described in the Respiratory Care policy and procedure manual. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to patients. Records all pertinent information of treatments, including patient response in the patient's chart.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

1. Administers to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory modalities such as emergency airway procedures, therapeutic gases, medications, etc. as described in the Respiratory Care policy and procedure manual.

2. Consult with medical director, referring physicians and other healthcare professionals to help develop, execute and modify program participants individualized treatment plans.

3. Records response to individualized treatment plans and test results on patient's charts when performed.

4. Cleaning and disinfection of respiratory equipment and accessories.

5. Performs related duties such as assisting physicians with special procedures.

6. Provides direct patient care to all patients adolescent to geriatric, including evaluation and treatment.

7. May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.

8. Must be able to perform duties of a charge person.

9. Must be intubation certified and able to respond to code blue.

10. Will precept and orientate new employees and students.

11. Must be able to understand basic exercise principles and physiological responses to exercise in pulmonary patients.

12. Educate other members of the health care team i.e.; Physicians, RN's etc. Conduct inservices as assigned.

13. Participate in appropriate continuing education.

14. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Work requires completion of an approved accredited respiratory care educational program.

2. Licensure / Certifications: Must be licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Card Board and registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. BLS certification required. Must be PALS certified if working PICU, NRP certified if working in NICU.

3. Experience: Three years preferred supervisory experience from a comparable center.