Respiratory Therapist

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Dilkon Medical Center - Dilkon, AZ
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: Associate Degree
• Salary Range: Undisclosed
• Travel Percentage: Occasionally
• Job Shift: Any

Under general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer or Deputy Chief Medical Officer the Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnostic testing and evaluation of pulmonary dysfunction in patients; provide care, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and ventilatory assistance in an emergent, inpatient, and outpatient setting.

Upholds the principles of WIHCC’s Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Administers therapeutic gasses, aerosols and humidity utilizing a variety of techniques and equipment in the urgent care, emergency department and inpatient setting.

Administers pressure breathing and chest physical therapy as indicated by underlying pathology.

Assists in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation; monitor and measure such parameters as pulmonary and cardiovascular function, blood gas values, and oxygen concentration; draw arterial and capillary blood gasses; perform intubation upon request from a provider.

Services and maintains respiratory equipment; demonstrate and train to nurses, physicians, trainees, and other hospital personnel on respiratory equipment & techniques.

Records therapy services; prepare patient charges; evaluate equipment and supplies; and may requisition and/or purchase equipment and supplies as appropriate. Performs pulmonary function testing under the supervision of qualified pulmonology physician in an outpatient setting.

Takes on-call coverage for the Emergency Department and Acute Care Unit, as assigned. Comfortable working independently. Requires completion of tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor. Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.

Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry. Adheres to WIHCCs Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations. Interacts in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors.

Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity. Maintains compliance with all Human Resources requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in accredited respiratory therapy program required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.

Active state respiratory therapy license from any state in the U.S. Must have active ACLS, or complete ACLS certification by time of hire. Bilingual skills in English and Navajo language preferred. Must maintain a valid unrestricted and insurable driver’s license.

Must successfully pass a background investigation and maintain suitable requirements for a Child Care position.

This position is considered as a Child Care position, which requires a satisfactory background check investigation and is subject to the requirements of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended (henceforth referred as the ICPFVP Act).

Knowledge, Skills, Ability Knowledge and skills in airway management, including oxygen therapy administration, non-invasive ventilation techniques, and ventilator management. Knowledge of respiratory illness and treatment techniques, and ability to provide patient education on related topics.

Knowledge of strong work ethics in the workplace. Knowledge of basic application of confidentiality. Knowledge of duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of basic computer skills, e. g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Skill and proficiency in pulmonary function testing.

Skills in auscultation and physical assessment of respiratory conditions. Ability to chart in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner. Ability to be dependable in attendance and job performance. Ability to meet attendance, overtime (if necessary), and other reliability requirements of the job.

Ability to accept and learn from feedback. Ability to effectively communicate both in written and verbal. Ability to provide exemplary customer service at all times. Ability to interact positively with others and possess great interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure.

Ability to have self-confidence. Ability to be a great team player. Ability to accept and learn from supervisor/peer critique. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the organization.

Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects and equipment, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively by talking and hearing.

The employee frequently must stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may occasionally use taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting or outdoor work environment with moderate noise levels.

Work environment may involve exposure to physical risks, such as blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, or operating potential dangerous equipment, and requires adherence to all safety protocols.

Required work schedules may include evening, weekend, overnight shifts, extended hours, or irregular schedules and rotation as operational needs dictate. As required by P.L. 93-638, absolute preference will be given to qualified Navajo applicants.

If there is no qualified Navajo applicant, preference will be given to qualified American Indian applicants.