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Job Summary: Evaluates, administers, assesses and documents a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, with heart and lung abnormalities, in assigned hospital, to include intensive care and the emergency room. Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume and pressure ventilators for critical care patients. Performs routine respiratory therapy treatments such as oxygen, therapeutic aerosols, intermittent positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometer, and airway care to include intubation/estuation and tracheotomy care. Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action based on established procedures. Determines the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians regarding treatment.   Incumbents are also accountable for providing resuscitation services, participating in various orientations, providing educational/orientation services to students, quality improvement and department projects, providing and maintaining skill levels to reflect the ever changing procedures and techniques of respiratory care.   Essential Job Duties: - Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards. - Continually evaluates and assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment. - Documents all work activity in applicable computer system to include billing charges in accordance with department specific processes.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. - Participates in the transfer of equipment and supplies to and from other Cardiopulmonary Departments as necessary; cleans, assembles and maintains CPS equipment and restocks supplies as needed.

Job Summary: Evaluates, administers, assesses and documents a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, with heart and lung abnormalities, in assigned hospital, to include intensive care and the emergency room. Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume and pressure ventilators for critical care patients. Performs routine respiratory therapy treatments such as oxygen, therapeutic aerosols, intermittent positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometer, and airway care to include intubation/estuation and tracheotomy care. Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action based on established procedures. Determines the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians regarding treatment.   Incumbents are also accountable for providing resuscitation services, participating in various orientations, providing educational/orientation services to students, quality improvement and department projects, providing and maintaining skill levels to reflect the ever changing procedures and techniques of respiratory care.   Essential Job Duties: - Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards. - Continually evaluates and assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment. - Documents all work activity in applicable computer system to include billing charges in accordance with department specific processes.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. - Participates in the transfer of equipment and supplies to and from other Cardiopulmonary Departments as necessary; cleans, assembles and maintains CPS equipment and restocks supplies as needed.

Job Summary: Evaluates, administers, assesses and documents a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, with heart and lung abnormalities, in assigned hospital, to include intensive care and the emergency room. Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume and pressure ventilators for critical care patients. Performs routine respiratory therapy treatments such as oxygen, therapeutic aerosols, intermittent positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometer, and airway care to include intubation/estuation and tracheotomy care. Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action based on established procedures. Determines the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians regarding treatment.   Incumbents are also accountable for providing resuscitation services, participating in various orientations, providing educational/orientation services to students, quality improvement and department projects, providing and maintaining skill levels to reflect the ever changing procedures and techniques of respiratory care.   Essential Job Duties: - Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards. - Continually evaluates and assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment. - Documents all work activity in applicable computer system to include billing charges in accordance with department specific processes.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. - Participates in the transfer of equipment and supplies to and from other Cardiopulmonary Departments as necessary; cleans, assembles and maintains CPS equipment and restocks supplies as needed.

Job Summary: Evaluates, administers, assesses and documents a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, with heart and lung abnormalities, in assigned hospital, to include intensive care and the emergency room. Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume and pressure ventilators for critical care patients. Performs routine respiratory therapy treatments such as oxygen, therapeutic aerosols, intermittent positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometer, and airway care to include intubation/estuation and tracheotomy care. Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action based on established procedures. Determines the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians regarding treatment.   Incumbents are also accountable for providing resuscitation services, participating in various orientations, providing educational/orientation services to students, quality improvement and department projects, providing and maintaining skill levels to reflect the ever changing procedures and techniques of respiratory care.   Essential Job Duties: - Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards. - Continually evaluates and assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment. - Documents all work activity in applicable computer system to include billing charges in accordance with department specific processes.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. - Participates in the transfer of equipment and supplies to and from other Cardiopulmonary Departments as necessary; cleans, assembles and maintains CPS equipment and restocks supplies as needed.

Position Responsibilities: - Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities - Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2 - Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures - Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment. - Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Permanent or temporary assignment may be made to the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform diagnostic procedures to identify and quantify dysfunction by spirometry, gas diffusion, and body plethysmography - Documenting all patient care Accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system - Serve as resource to certified respiratory therapists, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students - May serve as charge therapist in running the shift in absence of the supervisor

Job Summary: Evaluates, administers, assesses and documents a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, with heart and lung abnormalities, in assigned hospital, to include intensive care and the emergency room. Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume and pressure ventilators for critical care patients. Performs routine respiratory therapy treatments such as oxygen, therapeutic aerosols, intermittent positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometer, and airway care to include intubation/estuation and tracheotomy care. Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action based on established procedures. Determines the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians regarding treatment.   Incumbents are also accountable for providing resuscitation services, participating in various orientations, providing educational/orientation services to students, quality improvement and department projects, providing and maintaining skill levels to reflect the ever changing procedures and techniques of respiratory care.   Essential Job Duties: - Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards. - Continually evaluates and assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment. - Documents all work activity in applicable computer system to include billing charges in accordance with department specific processes.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. - Participates in the transfer of equipment and supplies to and from other Cardiopulmonary Departments as necessary; cleans, assembles and maintains CPS equipment and restocks supplies as needed.

Sign-on Bonus Available For This Role: $8000.00    POSITION SUMMARY                                               Provides care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems. This care includes treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.                                                                                                                                         POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES                                   - Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities - Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2. - Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures - Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment. #LI-CHI, #missioncritical, RRT, registered respiratory therapist, Respiratory therapist, RT

Job Summary: Evaluates, administers, assesses and documents a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, with heart and lung abnormalities, in assigned hospital, to include intensive care and the emergency room. Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume and pressure ventilators for critical care patients. Performs routine respiratory therapy treatments such as oxygen, therapeutic aerosols, intermittent positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometer, and airway care to include intubation/estuation and tracheotomy care. Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action based on established procedures. Determines the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians regarding treatment. Incumbents are also accountable for providing resuscitation services, participating in various orientations, providing educational/orientation services to students, quality improvement and department projects, providing and maintaining skill levels to reflect the ever changing procedures and techniques of respiratory care.   Essential Job Duties: - Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards. - Continually evaluates and assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment. - Documents all work activity in applicable computer system to include billing charges in accordance with department specific processes.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. - Participates in the transfer of equipment and supplies to and from other Cardiopulmonary Departments as necessary; cleans, assembles and maintains CPS equipment and restocks supplies as needed.

Job Summary: Evaluates, administers, assesses and documents a variety of respiratory therapy treatments to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients, with heart and lung abnormalities, in assigned hospital, to include intensive care and the emergency room. Sets up and monitors a variety of complex respiratory equipment such as volume and pressure ventilators for critical care patients. Performs routine respiratory therapy treatments such as oxygen, therapeutic aerosols, intermittent positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometer, and airway care to include intubation/estuation and tracheotomy care. Monitors patients for adverse reaction, and takes corrective action based on established procedures. Determines the effectiveness and/or need for change in the therapy being administered and make recommendations to the physicians regarding treatment. Incumbents are also accountable for providing resuscitation services, participating in various orientations, providing educational/orientation services to students, quality improvement and department projects, providing and maintaining skill levels to reflect the ever changing procedures and techniques of respiratory care.   Essential Job Duties: - Performs respiratory patient care to include Aerosol Therapy, ABGs, ETTs, Bronchus, ECGs, CPT, Vent Care, CPAP/BIPAP therapy and other Respiratory Care Procedures in accordance with all department safety, risk management and procedural standards. - Continually evaluates and assesses the cardiopulmonary condition of patients using data acquired from physical examination, respiratory monitoring, and diagnostic equipment. - Documents all work activity in applicable computer system to include billing charges in accordance with department specific processes.Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. - Participates in the transfer of equipment and supplies to and from other Cardiopulmonary Departments as necessary; cleans, assembles and maintains CPS equipment and restocks supplies as needed.

Our patients breathe easy when it comes to respiratory care. See what we did there? Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments. That’s a pretty diverse skill set. Do you have what it takes to be one of us? What you’ll do: - Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs - Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy - Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs  

Our patients breathe easy when it comes to respiratory care. See what we did there? Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments. That’s a pretty diverse skill set. Do you have what it takes to be one of us? What you’ll do: - Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs - Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy - Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for being a part of the resuscitation team, care of the neonate in distress, administration of bronchodilators, oxygen administration, diagnostic pulmonary function studies, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education.   - Administers treatments and medications which promote pulmonary hygiene, improve pulmonary function, and improve respiratory status - Evaluates and ensures proper maintenance of airways and patient ventilation - Implements oxygen, gas, and humidity therapy. Maintains oxygen and humidity devices and emergency equipment - Performs oximetry, safely obtains blood samples, and performs blood gas analysis; verifies accuracy of results - Performs preoperative assessments of patients’ respiratory status; provides instruction on prevention of postoperative complications - Sets up, monitors, and maintains invasive and noninvasive ventilatory and oxygenation devices; recognizes and corrects malfunctions or inappropriate settings - Participates in resuscitation efforts and other emergency medical treatments (based upon level of training) - Demonstrates competent and safe procedures in obtaining and handling sputum specimens. - Stocks supplies, assembles crash boxes, prepares ventilators and other equipment for immediate use; maintains a neat and orderly work area  

**$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS** Acceptance of a Full Time position- Paid out over 2 years Our patients breathe easy when it comes to respiratory care. See what we did there? Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments. That’s a pretty diverse skill set. Do you have what it takes to be one of us? What you’ll do: - Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs - Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy - Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs

Position Responsibilities: - Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities - Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2. - Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures - Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment. - Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Permanent or temporary assignment may be made to the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform diagnostic procedures to identify and quantify dysfunction by spirometry, gas diffusion, and body plethysmography - Documenting all patient care Accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system - Serve as resource to certified respiratory therapists, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students - May serve as charge therapist in running the shift in absence of the supervisor

.    CLINICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: q  Reviews and evaluates existing data in patient’s record. Collects any additional pertinent clinical information through physical examination and bedside parameters. Formulates an overall care plan for patient based on information and clinical judgment. q  Performs and evaluates peak flows/Spirometry before and after bronchodilators according to policy and orders. q  Completes thorough assessment patients.                                 q  Communicates all critical information to physicians, nurses, and others on inter-disciplinary patient care team. q  Proactive in initiating Ventilator Discontinuation. Follows all policies on documentation, ET tube care, and other Ventilator Bundle guidelines. q  Recognizes the need for and performs emergency and acute respiratory care procedures accurately and safely in a timely manner with minimal supervisory intervention. This may include intubation in an emergency setting according to individual competency. q  Proactive during the shift, willing to help peers and other clinical staff in providing patient care as needed, floating without complaint to other areas/facilities as workload dictates. q  Answers phone and takes care of calls when in proximity to the department q  Demonstrates ability to set priorities in the clinical setting and also with own patient load.              2.    SCOPE OF PRACTICE   q  Ensures delivery of Respiratory Care Services reflecting the efficient and effective use of supplies and appropriate utilization of resources in order to meet the needs of the patients and hospital. q  Administers medications in a timely and safe manner. Evaluates medications’ effects and re-evaluates therapy appropriately according to policies and orders.  Follows current practices in dispensing and delivery of medications. Maintains working knowledge of all new medications and medication handling standards introduced into the field of Respiratory Care as they apply to our Health System. q  Performs arterial punctures, analyzes and interprets blood gas results, intervening as indicated assuring all results properly documented and entered into the computer. q  Follows all accepted safety practices for identifying patient, labeling, drawing and transporting the blood. q  Identifies patients’ need and readiness for education in disease management or smoking cessation.  Begins the education process using acceptable materials and instruction. Follows up on patients’ needs by documenting educational information on appropriate forms and verbally in report so relieving therapist can continue to assure patients’ needs are met. q  Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice by recognizing all implications of care delivery within the scope of licensure. q  Maintains patient and family confidentiality and complies with all regulatory standards. q  Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment and supplies according to product information and manuals. q  Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment for patients and staff according to hospital and department policies.              3. INFORMATION PROCESSING AND DOCUMENTATION:   q  Consistently and accurately utilizes hospital information system for patient information, orders, charges, and productivity documentation. q  Consistently clocks in and out according to hospital policy. Follows policy on absences, tardies, and no-clocks. q  Arrives on time for report. Updates written reports as needed to provide current information for following shift. q  Consistently completes documentation. q  Keeps an accurate record of patients’ status and care dispensed, in accordance with departmental guidelines and requirements. q  Writes clear narratives and enters data into electronic health record. q  Correctly reports missed therapy and Medication Error Reports according to hospital policy to help ensure patient safety. q  Stays current in new policies and procedures by reading the information boards and staying current with LEARN assignments. q  Attends monthly staff meetings as documented by meeting attendance records and initials minutes of meetings that were missed.   4. SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS   q  Maintains current professional record according to department and Health System standards, by completing hospital mandatories and department competencies by due dates. q  Actively participates in individual and group educational training activities. Attends conferences and shares knowledge with peers. q  Assists in writing or revising procedures to keep policies current and meaningful for staff use. q  Sets standards for performance in General Pediatric and Adult Care, Critical Care (Adult and/or Neonatal), or Diagnostics. q  Assumes leadership or preceptor role in orientation of new employees and students, particularly in critical care areas or pulmonary lab, demonstrating effective communication skills in all areas of patient care. q  Takes responsibility for helping to staff department during busy times by working extra shifts or changing schedules. q  Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner by work and deeds in order to meet the demands of the changing Health System environment. q  Assumes full responsibility for maintaining current licensure. q  Prepared to assume duties of the Leader of the shift whenever necessary as far as answering calls, tending to emergencies, keeping the shift running as smoothly as possible. q  Supports profession and ensures excellence through membership in the AARC and NBRC. This is optional but preferred.  Accepts other duties as assigned by department leader.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE Assists physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel in caring for diagnosing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities by applying therapeutic, preventive, and diagnostic procedures.    ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Administers treatments and medications which promote pulmonary hygiene, improve pulmonary function, and improve respiratory status. 2. Evaluates and ensures proper maintenance of airways and patient ventilation. 3. Implements oxygen, gas, and humidity therapy. Maintains oxygen and humidity devices and emergency equipment. 4. Performs oximetry, safely obtains blood samples, and performs blood gas analysis; verifies accuracy of results. 5. Performs preoperative assessments of patients’ respiratory status; provides instruction on prevention of postoperative complications. 6. Sets up, monitors, and maintains invasive and noninvasive ventilatory and oxygenation devices; recognizes and corrects malfunctions or inappropriate settings. 7. Participates in resuscitation efforts and other emergency medical treatments (based upon level of training). 8. Demonstrates competent and safe procedures in obtaining and handling sputum specimens. 9. Stocks supplies, assembles crash boxes, prepares ventilators and other equipment for immediate use; maintains a neat and orderly work area. 10. Other duties as assigned by management.  

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE Assists physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel in caring for diagnosing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities by applying therapeutic, preventive, and diagnostic procedures.    ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Administers treatments and medications which promote pulmonary hygiene, improve pulmonary function, and improve respiratory status. 2. Evaluates and ensures proper maintenance of airways and patient ventilation. 3. Implements oxygen, gas, and humidity therapy. Maintains oxygen and humidity devices and emergency equipment. 4. Performs oximetry, safely obtains blood samples, and performs blood gas analysis; verifies accuracy of results. 5. Performs preoperative assessments of patients’ respiratory status; provides instruction on prevention of postoperative complications. 6. Sets up, monitors, and maintains invasive and noninvasive ventilatory and oxygenation devices; recognizes and corrects malfunctions or inappropriate settings. 7. Participates in resuscitation efforts and other emergency medical treatments (based upon level of training). 8. Demonstrates competent and safe procedures in obtaining and handling sputum specimens. 9. Stocks supplies, assembles crash boxes, prepares ventilators and other equipment for immediate use; maintains a neat and orderly work area. 10. Other duties as assigned by management.  

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a PER DIEM Vascular Technologist- Registered for our Franciscan Vascular Associates in Tacoma, WA. This Vascular Technologist will support a very busy and fast paced team in  growing regional vascular service line which includes 25 vascular techs, 4 vascular surgeons and 4 vascular aPPs. Position requires avialability on weekends and some holidays.    Job Summary: Performs diagnostic non-invasive testing procedures to provide the essential information regarding the blood supply to and from the tissues of the extremities and the vital organs of the body, and the degree and character of any obstruction under the direction of a licensed physician.   Work includes but is not limited to (1) reviewing and/or recording pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data; (2) preparing patients for testing (3) performing appropriate clinical procedures and obtaining a record of anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician; (4) compiling a foundation of data that is interpreted by physicians in order to make a correct anatomic, physiologic, and pathologic diagnosis for each patient. Incumbents are also accountable for; keeping abreast of FHS standards, protocols and procedures relating to the department; keeping skills current; demonstrating evidence of continuing education to include department meetings, individualized learning opportunities from Physicians and related classes.   Essential Duties: - Prepares patient/operates ultrasound equipment and employs techniques/procedures to ensure results are consistent and capture the correct detail of a requested area, per physicians’ direction and in adherence to department protocols. - Delivers patient care for all age groups while performing vascular examinations. - Prepares and maintains clinical documentation. - Performs incidental general office duties to include answering phone, scheduling and filing. #MISSIONCRITICAL

- Coordinators must be competent in all areas of the ASC registration operations. Depending on specific ASC functions, responsibilities may include preregistration, precertification and surgery scheduling responsibilities. In any case, competency must exist or be developed to include knowledge of registration, preregistration and precertification and surgery scheduling requirements. - Provide input, and work in collaboration with the ASC employees to identify problem areas, establish goals, and implement improvements through the use of best practices. - Completion of designated projects delegated as assigned.  - Print medical records upon approval of the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Infection Preventionist or Director of Operations as requested.  - Responsible for insuring patient intake activities are in compliance with all governmental regulations and third party payor requirements. Competent in the ability to explain the purpose and answer questions regarding the Consent for Treatment, Privacy Practices, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Medicare Secondary payer Questionnaire, and the Important Message from Medicare/Tricare. - Coordinates with clinical areas and Insurance and Preregistration areas to ensure referral and precertification requirements are met.  - Responsible for the quality, reliability, and integrity of Registration data, scheduling data and billing reconciliation. - Carries out daily operational responsibilities as assigned.  Works in a coordination role to help coordinate all registration and scheduling processes.

Provides patient care services for all patient populations based on the Plan of Care under the direct supervision of the Licensed Physical Therapist. Assists the therapist in the assessment of individual patient needs; incorporates age-specific characteristics in communication with patients; assists in the provision of individualized care relevant to patient needs; and recognition, monitoring, and provision of interventions as appropriate.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Complies with safety and emergency procedures. 2. Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies 3. Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines. 4. Performs critical/frequent procedures or services. 5. Provides care/services based on identified needs. 6. Uses required equipment for providing care/services. 7. Consults with Hospital/department resources. 8. Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification. 9. Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards. 10. Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards. 11. Other duties as assigned by management.