DIAGNOSTIC RESPIRATORY THERAPIST in San Angelo, Texas at Shannon Health

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic procedures and intraoperative monitoring on patients of all ages with a variety of need and physical abnormalities.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: N/A

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Frequently
  • Walking- Frequently
  • Standing- Frequently
  • Bending-Frequently
  • Squatting- Occasionally
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  • Twisting-Frequently

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical competencies to perform cardiac stress testing.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of both normal and abnormal cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Assists with bronchoscopies while monitor patients’ response to procedure.
• Demonstrates ability and knowledge of pulmonary function values on the following age groups: -Children (2 weeks - 13 years) -Adolescents (13-18 years) -Adults (10-65 years) -Geriatrics (65+ years)
• Procures arterial blood gases.
• Performs EEG using the international 10-20 system or cap electrode set up on the following age groups: -Neonate (0-2 weeks) -Children (2 weeks - 13 years) -Adolescents (13-18 years) -Adults (10-65 years) -Geriatrics (65+ years)
• Recognizes wave changes during EEG.
• Performs intraoperative monitoring independently and recognizes wave changes during IOM.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of blood gas values.
• Evaluates patients’ response to procedures and discusses patient response/intervention with physician.
• Checks and inspects equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Adjusts equipment as necessary or reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Completes documentation for respiratory procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical practices. Ensures that license or delegated authority is renewed in a timely manner.
• May enter/verify orders given by a provider
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Experience: N/A

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Texas RCP License
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date