Details
Posted: 12-Mar-24
Type: Part-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Healthcare
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: R100003
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Respiratory Therapy Technician
Working Title: Respiratory Therapy Technician
SALARY RANGE
78
TITLE CODE:
SHIFT:
may be assigned to any shift
STATUS: (Exempt/ Non-Exempt)
N/E
DEPARTMENT:
Respiratory Therapy
% FTE:
COST CENTER:
9285
OSUMC Human Resource Approval:
CATEGORY:
SA&P
A&P
P&T
CCS
OTHER: Unclassified Professional
Signature Date
SIGNATURES:
Employee Name:
ID#:
Employee Signature:
Date:
Supervisor/Title:
Supervisor Signature:
Date:
Director/Title:
Director:
Scope of Position
The Respiratory Therapy Technician will assess the need for and provide all types of diagnostic and therapeutic Respiratory Therapy procedures throughout the medical complex for patients of all ages in accordance with Hospital and Department policies, and under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist. These procedures will be provided as a result of a physician order, or in accordance with a department or hospital policy. The Respiratory Therapy Department works under the medical direction of the Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy, or his designate.
Position Summary
Assesses the need for, and provides all types of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Duties and Responsibilities
35% -Equipment
-assesses the need for oxygen and aerosol equipment in accordance with department policies and protocols under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-communicates equipment needs to co-workers other members of the health care team as appropriate.
-sets up, operates, oxygen and aerosol equipment in accordance with current clinical standards and department policies in an efficient manner, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-maintain all types of oxygen and aerosol equipment in compliance with manufacturer guidelines and department guidelines, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-keeps up to date with the state of the art in respiratory therapy equipment.
-demonstrates cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
-identifies opportunities for improvement in the use of equipment and supplies
30% - Procedures
-assesses the need for all types of respiratory therapy procedures including hand-held nebulizer treatments, metered-dose inhaler treatments, incentive spirometry, postural drainage and percussion, and continuous positive airway pressure treatments in accordance with department policies and protocols, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-administers all types of respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with current clinical standards and department policies, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-communicates the need for changes in therapy to co-workers other members of the health care team as appropriate.
-keeps up to date with the state of the art in respiratory therapy procedures.
-demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff while providing therapy.
-systematically organizes and prioritizes work to maximize productivity.
-identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and departmental processes.
10% - Diagnostics
-performs bedside diagnostic procedures including pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, and capnometry in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-communicates the results to appropriate members of the health care team.
- recommends appropriate therapy or changes in therapy indicated by these tests, in accordance with hospital departmental policies and current clinical standards, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff while performing tests.
10% -Whole blood analysis
-obtains arterial blood and performs whole blood analysis, including blood gas analysis in compliance with departmental and credentialing agency standards, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-recommend appropriate therapy or changes in therapy indicated by these tests, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-communicates results and therapy recommendations to other health care team members as appropriate.
-performs quality monitoring in accordance with departmental guidelines, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
5% -Education
-assesses the need for and provides patient and family education with special attention to the unique needs and special situations of individual patients and family members, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
-documents the results in compliance with departmental and hospital policies.
-provides instruction and mentoring to staff and students as needed.
5% - Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, in compliance with hospital and departmental policies.
5% - Assess the need for, set up, operate and maintain all types of ventilators in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Organizational Expectations Practices within the Medical Center's policies and procedures. Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.
Minimum Qualifications
For Hire: Graduate of an accredited 12 month Respiratory Therapy program, or enrollment in an accredited 2 or 4 year school of Respiratory Therapy approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
On-going: Must comply with Ohio Respiratory Care Board Licensure laws and rules. Must acquire and maintain competency in all practices and procedures and in the use of all equipment utilized in assigned core area (e.g. SICU, NICU, or MICU).
Patient Population Served
Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age specific needs of the patient population served (Check those that apply):
Not Applicable: Non-patient care title
Adolescents (14 - 17 years)
x
Neonates (0 - 6 months)
x
Adults (18 - 64 years)
x
Children (7 months - 13 years)
x
Geriatrics (65 + years)
x
Job Relationships
Supervisory Responsibility: none.
Contacts: Physicians, nurses, therapists
Responsible to: Assistant Director
Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements
Lifting, carrying, and pulling of objects weighing between 30-80 lbs. (i.e. ventilators, tanks, monitors).
Standing, walking, climbing, stooping, pulling (i.e. patients, stairs/ramps, tubing changes, bagging)
Work Environment
The work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, additional safety education and/or health risk monitoring, e.g. working around carts, sharps, chemicals and infectious diseases. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, shields.
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