Respiratory Therapist | Spencer

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory and pulmonarytherapy, management, and rehabilitation under the direction of a doctor.  The Respiratory Therapist treats conditionsthat affect the pulmonary system and help patients who are having troublebreathing from infants to the elderly in a variety of health caresettings. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to established policies and procedures of thefacility 
• Performs focused interviews to identify specific patientneeds
• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
• Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned
• Assists with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders
• Evaluates patients and performs tests and studies whenindicated
• Determines appropriate therapy and treatment options incollaboration with physicians
• Analyzes blood and sputum in the lab when applicable
• Manages respiratory/pulmonary equipment and devices 
• Educates patients and families about lung diseases andbreathing disorders
• Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
• Adheres to emergency, safety and infection controlprocedures of the facility 
• Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate goodinterpersonal communications
• Reports changes in the patient’s respiratory status to theDirector/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarilyresponsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leavingthe facility
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Respiratory Therapist Certification or Registrationfor the state in which he/she practices
• One year of respiratory therapy clinical experiencepreferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age Compliance & EthicsExpectations