What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at MACON HOSPITAL INC?
Job Description
MACON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Position Description
Department Name: Respiratory Therapy Employee Name: Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Effective Date: Reports to (Title): Director, Respiratory Therapy Supervises: (Positions) None.I.Position Summary
The RRT will provide services, timely and efficiently, at appropriate levels to all patients and in all settings served by thedepartment. The RRT will perform tasks and duties as outlined in the Respiratory Care Departments’ Policy and Procedure Manual and will assist in assigned administrative tasks, both basic and advanced, and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs. The RRT should also be able to provide advanced clinical expertise and education to departmental staff members.
II.Position Requirements:
A.Licensure/Certification/Registration: License-State of Tennessee, Registered/ABG-Endorsed, National Board forRespiratory Care; Certification-Basic life Support (CPR).
B.Education: Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory TherapyEducation (JRCRTE).
C.Experience: Six months required, with critical care experience preferred.
D.Special qualifications: Current licensure in State of Tennessee as a Respiratory Therapist. Good communication skillsboth orally and written. Computer skills are necessary. Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.
III.Degree of Supervision Required: Involves general guidance and direction by Department Director. The employee is expectedto perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
IV. Ages of Patients Served:
This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.
Birth - 1 Year
Infant
2-12 Year
Pediatric
13-18 Years
Adolescent
19-69 Years
Adult
70
Geriatric
N/A
No responsibility to treat or care for patients
V. Working Conditions:
Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:
Exposure to
None
Some
Frequent
Very
Frequent
Exposure to
None
Some
Frequent
Very
Frequent
• toxic/caustic chemicals
x
• blood or body fluids
x
•extreme conditions, hot or cold
x
• communicable diseases
x
• dust/fumes/ gases
x
•unprotected heights
x
• moving mechanical arts
x
• CRT (computer) Monitor
x
•potential electric shock
x
•frequent,repetitive motions
x
• x-ray electromagnetic energy
x
• other (as listed)
• high pitched Noises
x
• needles or other sharp objects
x
VI. Physical Requirements:
Required correct hearing and vision to within functional ranges. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment. Requires sufficient manual dexterity to