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Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
This position reports directly to the Respiratory Supervisor and is responsible for rendering, small volume nebulizers, oxygen therapy and bronchial hygiene. The Respiratory Technician must have an adequate understanding of the indications, contraindications, and physiologic effects of the respiratory and oxygen therapy modalities and possess understanding of basic respiratory care procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Special Student Permit (RT) - KSBHA Must be Licensed with a student permit by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) and be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Required
• RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Administer all oxygen and respiratory treatment modalities as ordered by physicians.
• Records accurate patient charges.
• Evaluates patients as to their respiratory status and response to respiratory procedures.
• Is proficient in all phases of basic cardiac life support.
• Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
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• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbs
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Physical Demand Comments:
The vision requirements include: peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions Comments:
Must be able to perform job duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as particulate respirator masks, goggles, gloves, and gowns.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.