Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Supervisor, provide evaluation, treatment and management of respiratory therapy and life support to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures. They are also responsible for performing diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Be able to use and explain the use of all oxygen, CPAP/bilevel and life support equipment.
2. Perform diagnostic testing: cardiac stress tests, cardiac monitors (holter monitor, ZIO patch, 30 day event monitor), nocturnal oximetry, automatic blood pressure monitor, EKG and pulmonary function tests.
3. Schedule diagnostic tests and help patient financial services with prior authorization.
4. Ensure results get to the ordering physician in a timely manner through scanning and faxing.
5. Be able to troubleshoot equipment problems.
6. Perform basic life support maneuvers.
7. Cleans equipment and package it as required.
8. Communicates with supervisor regarding equipment and inventory.
9. Maintains CPR, ACLS, PALS and NRP certification.
10. On call coverage as needed.
11. Upon completion of interventions, documents accurately and thoroughly in the appropriate area of the patient record.
12. Annual completion of all required educational competencies.
13. Attend all mandatory in-service classes.
14. Maintains a clean and safe environment.
15. Displays professional attributes including but not limited to, punctuality, professional demeanor and presentation; cooperation with peers, other healthcare workers and patients.
16. Actively participated in performance improvement.
17. Accepts accountability for own actions.

OTHER FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

1. Supports and models individual behavior consistent with the Standards of Excellence and the mission, vision and values of Livingston Healthcare.
2. Demonstrates commitment to customer service by:
   • Building effective working relationships and treating others with respect.
   • Interacting with customers (patients, co-workers and visitors) in a warm and friendly way.
   • Taking immediate action to meet customers’ needs or request.
   • Attentive to each customer concern.
3. Demonstrates and encourages an ethic of open and effective communication and teamwork throughout the organization.
4. Adheres to Livingston HealthCare’s Code of Conduct and Livingston HealthCare and departmental compliance policies.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION (required):

1. Graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
2. Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
3. Current Montana RCP Licensure.
4. Certified in Basic Life Support; ACLS, PALS & NRP to be achieved within one year of employment.
5. Ability to treat all information as confidential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium to medium-heavy according to Livingston HealthCare’s physical demand classifications. Although on occasion an employee may be required to life, carry, push, or pull objects or patients heavier than said classification with or without assistance. Occasionally required to walk or stand for extended periods of time.

MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

Frequently required to operate electrical/mechanical equipment used in patient care. Use of computer required with competency training.

EXPOSURE

Rare to occasional exposure to contact with chemicals, moving objects, confined spaces, slippery surfaces, extreme temperatures and noise. Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.