Respiratory Care Therapist
Company: Talantage, LLC
Location: Porterville
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Respiratory Care Therapist
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the Respiratory
Care Supervisor, administers various types of prescribed
respiratory treatments and respiratory care to patients from/in the
community according to accepted Respiratory Care procedure. Must
hold and maintain a current California license for Respiratory Care
Practitioner. Maintain current BLS (CPR) and ACLS
certifications.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None- may act as lead if designated.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Directly supervised by the Supervising
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Lab Director and Medical Director.
Also, under the direction of the Assistant to the Medical
Director.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength
(lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance), agility, endurance and
sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty
statement.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: On-going interaction with patients
from/in the community and community care staff. Potential exposure
to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, medicinal
preparations and other conditions common to a clinical nursing
environment. Position requires traveling extensively throughout the
area to assess patients or train community care staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
25% Administer respiratory care procedures as prescribed by the
primary care provider. Makes interpretive patient judgment as
required.
10% Cleans and maintains respiratory equipment.
5% Maintains accurate records on treatments and procedures.
5% Participates in Quality Assurance activities. Instructs patients
and staff as indicated in the use of respiratory equipment and
respiratory care.
5% Attends and participates in training as required.
10% Maintains a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment which
promotes respect and dignity for patients and protects the privacy,
rights, confidentiality, and physical/emotional well-being of
patients.
5% Works extended hours and/or varying shifts.
TYPICAL TASKS:
15% Works with patients from/in the community requiring various
levels of care to provide respiratory support and general care.
Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in all
aspects of the development and implementation of the Individual
Program Plan.
5% May be assigned in-service responsibilities to provide training
to community care staff.
5% Keeps primary care provider and community care staff updated
with new equipment, medications and new concepts.
10% Approval to drive state car or van to be able to provide
services in the community and carry supplies in a state
vehicle.
Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that
contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its
commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through
our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status,
national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran
status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all
applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination
in employment.
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