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REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES - PRN
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Little Rock, AR Little Rock, Arkansas |
About this job
Description:
JOB SUMMARY\\: In accordance with our mission and core values and under the supervision of a physician, the Respiratory Care Coordinator will oversee the daily activities in general, critical care, and diagnostic areas and evaluate the workload assignments made by the Team Leaders. The coordinator will utilize advance practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. The coordinator will assess, evaluate, train and oversee practitioners to achieve a consistently high quality of excellence in respiratory care. The coordinator will act as a resource for physicians, nurses and other departments in the hospital when intervention is required. The coordinator will participate in strategic planning, budget assembly, interviewing, product evaluation, Quality Improvement Studies, infection control records and Quality Control of diagnostic equipment. The coordinator will also participate in interviewing, evaluations, and counseling.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\\:
1. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Works with Team Leaders to manage staff on a daily basis to insure optimum productivity and quality of care.
Assures that staff completes tasks within the designated time limits.
Assures that team members are informed about new and current hospital policies and procedures.
Utilizes staffing in the most responsible manner both fiscally and clinically.
Participates with the Director in the interviewing, hiring and orientation of new employees, as well as probationary and annual performance evaluation.
Participates with the Director in behavioral and job performance counseling.
2. FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Assists in the development of policies and procedures, and training in any new equipment that achieve the desired outcomes with optimal utilization of resources.
Serves as a resource for all customers in regard to equipment and supplies within own area of expertise.
Projects materiel and capital needs for operational and capital budgets.
3. MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
Maintains an understanding of the department's work management system and effectively communicates information to the staff.
Effectively communicates to the staff information needed for their development and job satisfaction.
Develops and implements new protocols and pathways in conjunction with other health care professionals to develop
process improvement in inter-disciplinary teams.
4.
SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Maintains current professional record according to department and Health System standards, by completing hospital mandatories and department competencies in timely manner.
Actively participates in individual and group educational training activities. Attends conferences and shares knowledge with peers.
Assists in writing or revising procedures to keep manuals current and meaningful for staff use.
Sets standards for performance in General Adult Care, Critical Care (Adult and/or Pediatric), or Diagnostics.
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.
Takes responsibility for helping to staff department during busy times by volunteering for extra shifts or changing schedules.
Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner by work and deeds in order to meet the demands of the changing Health System environment.
Assumes full responsibility for maintaining current licensure
Prepared to assume the duties of the leader of the shift during staff shortages or unexpected busy times and take on the responsibility of procuring additional staff in case of shortages.
Helps assure staff competency by providing classes, in-services, and one-on-one instruction as needed and develops
Process improvement projects based on department competency results.
Able to communicate the goals and values of the hospital to the staff in an effective manner.
Serves as a resource for problem solving and improvement for group morale in the department.
Serves as role model to staff in all areas of professional development and continuing education.
Assist in shift meetings to discuss new procedures and equipment and problems encountered in implementing them.
Promotes professionalism and support for Respiratory Care by maintaining member ship in the AARC and NBRC.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\\:
Education\\:
Successful completion of five years of experience as an RRT with Bachelor s Degree preferred. Degree may be in Respiratory Therapy, Finance, Management, or any Health Related field.
Experience\\:
As least five years of experience as RRT
Physical Requirements\\:
The physical activities involve balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping and use of fingers and repetitive movements. An individual in this position may be required to carry or lift weight of up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 100-150 lbs. The sensory and communicative activities required for the position include feeling, hearing, seeing, smelling and speaking. Individuals in this position could possibly be exposed to inside/outside environmental conditions, most probably blood borne pathogens and body fluids, chemical hazards, respiratory hazards and radiology hazards.
Skills\\:
Excellent communication skills both written and oral concerning all ages, levels of education and social status. Must be able to remain calm but to think quickly and critically in emergency situations and respond appropriately. Must be current in BLS and ACLS. NALS and PALS are optional but preferred. Other specialty credentials such as RRT-NPS, CPFT or RPFT are optional but preferred. Instructor status preferable as well.
Associated topics: aso, crt, resp, respiratory, respiratory care, respiratory therapist, rrt, therapist
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