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| Job
Code: |
1264
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| Job
Title: |
Respiratory Therapist II |
| Creation
Date: |
01/01/92
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| Revision
Date: |
02/1/06 |
| FLSA
Status: |
NON-EXEMPT |
JOB SUMMARY:
Possesses experience and is highly knowledgeable and skilled in respiratory care
and assessment. Provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care
utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and individualizing care to meet unique
patient needs. Effectively manages unexpected emergency situations.
MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:
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Assesses the respiratory care needs of
patients.
- Identifies potential and actual diagnosis/patient care needs and
identifies the contraindications and possible complications of patients
receiving respiratory care.
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Use specialized knowledge and skills to
proficiently administer and monitor a patient’s response to respiratory care
procedures such as hyperinflation therapy, tracheal suctioning, chest therapy,
(hyper) humidity therapy, and cough therapy.
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Collaborates with other care providers
regarding the overall plan of care and initiates, evaluates, and reviews
respiratory care plans that reflect a multidisciplinary approach to
appropriate preventive action.
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Proficiently provides comprehensive and
effective patient/family respiratory care instruction.
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Sets up and maintains respiratory equipment.
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Proficiently performs blood gas analysis and
respiratory function tests.
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Actively participates in patient rounds.
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Maintains patient records and equipment
inventory.
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Performs related duties as required.
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Maintains oxygen, humidity, and aerosol
therapy equipment inventory and supplies.
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Maintains patient records and equipment
inventory.
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Assists in training and evaluating students
and new employees.
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Maintains records and prepares reports.
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Adheres to internal controls established for
department.
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Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy with three years
experience in a clinical setting. Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
and eligible for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
EQUIPMENT:
Standard and specialized pulmonary care patient care equipment, related
supplies, and mechanical devices.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
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Work environment is located in a comfortable
indoor area.
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Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped
workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
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Moderate to extreme physical effort may be
required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects,
and/or patients.
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Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward,
over 50 lbs.
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Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch
abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately
perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment,
defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal
communication.
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Frequent periods of concentrated or focused
attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.
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Shift work may be required.
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Alertness and careful attention to detail will
be required to avoid injury.
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May be exposed to such occupational hazards as
communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or
combative patients.
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May be required to be on standby and work
extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by a designated Executive
Director and/or Clinical Administrator.
OTHER:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some
positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security
sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas
Education Code.
ANY
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS
REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
UNIVERSITY
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