Respiratory-Care Practitioner, Rrt

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Part-time

Description

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Respiratory-Care Practitioner, RRT

Job Code: 233

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department Name: Cardio-Respiratory Care

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

Duties include, but are not limited to, assessing the respiratory status of individuals of all ages, emergency response, mechanical ventilation, invasive and noninvasive procedures, equipment maintenance, trouble shooting, maintaining the arterial blood gas system, and patient transport. Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines are the standard of care used to base all modalities of therapy on.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Respiratory Care staff is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is scheduled for 24-hour shifts. The responsibilities of the department include: patient assessment and treatment decisions, irricath suctioning, mechanical ventilation, arterial line placement, critical care transport, PFTs, ambulatory oxygen monitoring, continuous bronchodilator therapy, intubation, oximetry cooximetry, oxygenation, blood gases, humidification, nasal/mask CPAP, sputum induction, and asthma management. Respiratory Care also does Holter monitoring, stress testing, including Persantine Thallium, stress echo, EKGs, ambulatory BP monitoring, and signal averaged EKGs. Practitioners follow standards of care that are outlined in the "Clinical Practice Guidelines" established by the American Association of Respiratory Care and are approved by the Medical Director-Respiratory Care. EEG testing is provided to all patients upon the order of a physician and under the Medical Direction of a Neurologist

Patient populations include general medical, surgical, oncology, orthopedic, cardiac, pediatric and geriatric patients in both inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Care required.

Experience: One - two years of acute care preferred but not required.

Licensure/Certification: Certificate eligible, CRTT, registry eligible or RRT.

Respiratory Care Practitioner-currently licensed by the State of Vermont.

ACLS, NRP, & PALS certifications required (within 6 months of hire)

Current CPR Certification

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This poSition has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• The typical noise level for the environment is:
• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise
• Hearing
• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

Your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is not guaranteed for any length of time.

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that not all of the duties are described above, and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. I further understand that employment is at-will, and that either I or my employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Salary Description

$41.00 to $48.99 Hourly