Respiratory Therapist - NIGHTS
Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
We're a Little Different -Our mission is clear. We bring to life
a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional
service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique
gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most
of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and
discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100
Places to Work." -***Sign On Bonus Available***Overview: -Performs
direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according
to physicians' orders. Consults physicians on effectiveness of
therapy. Provides ventilator support during cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and maintains life support equipment. Performs duties
and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission,
values, and Mercy Service Standards. -Safety/Risk Managementa.
Adheres to critical aspects of the counting policy, including, but
not limited to:- Inventory- Narcoticsb. Follows all
policies/procedures for Incident Report/Sentinel Events.c. Follows
all confidentiality policies/procedures.d. Complies with infection
control guidelines.e. Creates a safe environment through various
safety practices, including, but not limited to:- Fall precaution-
Restraint management- Patient I.D.- Unit/Department specific
policiesf. Respects patient/guests personal property.g. Adheres to
hospital wide and department-specific safety regulations,
including, but not limited to:- Fire and tornado- Environmental
safetyh. Performs equipment safety checks.i. Complies with
patients' rights/regulations. -Coordination of Servicesa. Functions
as a Preceptor.b. Coordinates workflow by communicating to
appropriate personnel in a timely manner.c. Demonstrates ability to
direct and/or assist with the work activities of department
consistent with patient needs and staff capabilities.d. Identifies
and resolves problems related to patient, families, physicians,
staff, and equipment.e. Participates in quality improvement
activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient care and/or
reporting mechanisms.f. Transcribes physicians orders accurately,
seeking clarification as necessary. -Primary Aspectsa. Demonstrates
proper time management skills and priority setting.b. Demonstrates
ability to assess and identify actual physical, psychosocial and
spiritual needs of patient and families, documenting such in the
medical record.c. Initiates, updates and maintains care
path/protocols in timely manner to reflect changing needs of
patients and families.d. Implements appropriate respiratory care
interventions in routine situations.e. Documents the evaluation of
the effectiveness of therapy in relation to patient goals.f.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base related to medications and
adheres to hospital policies regarding their administration.g.
Assures all patient charges/credits are entered appropriately.h.
Documentation is factual, accurate, organized, complete, current,
and confidential.i. Identifies patient education needs and utilizes
appropriate resources to meet those needs, documenting patient/S.O.
response to teaching.j. Demonstrates flexibility regarding
workload, assignments and change.k. Demonstrates competence in
assisting physician with diagnostic and therapuetic
interventions.l. Observes Medical Center/departmental policies and
operational guidelines, including, but not limited to:- Attendance-
Tardiness -Communication Managementa. Communicates patient goals,
objectives and changes in status to other health care team members
and utilizes input to revise care plan for optimum patient
benefit.b. Shift report is factual, accurate, organized, complete,
current, and confidential.c. Makes independent decisions in routine
and complex situations and informs appropriate persons of actions
and results. -Technologya. Demonstrates competence in initiating
and maintaining use of routine equipment and procedures.b. Carries
out other respiratory responsibilities, including, but not limited
to:- Changing equipment- Processing equipment- Stocking supplies-
O2 Tank replacementc. Performs technical skills relative to area of
respiratory practice.d. Assists in evaluation of new products,
equipment, policies, procedures and standards.Qualifications:
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. -The
ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe
manner is an essential function of this job.
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