Respiratory Therapist
Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Aspen
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen
Valley Hospital . Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed
community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the
warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise
of a major medical center. Our award-winning hospital, nestled in
the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people
dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and
community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the
most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country.
AVH supports vaccinations as the evidence-based and most effective
means for our community and country to put COVID-19 behind us and
to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and deaths. In order to
better care for our community, as of 10/31/21, AVH requires
COVID-19 Vaccination for all Staff. This Position Offers: Highly
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package (including generous
PTO, health insurance within your first 30 days, retirement), being
part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North
America's top ski resorts at your doorstep. Job Overview: Performs
all cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures and delivers all
modalities of respiratory care from the basic to advanced. Provides
the highest level of appropriate patient care from the newborn
through geriatric patient in all areas of the hospital to include
ER patients, in-patients and out-patients. Demonstrates the
behavior and actions that support the core values of the hospital.
Primary Scope of Responsibilities: Fully competent in primary role
on unit; performs patient and family assessment and problem
identification, plans care accordingly, implements and evaluates
plan of care so that problems are resolved. Adheres reliably to all
accepted patient safety standards. Identifies and promotes new
learning around changing patient safety standards of practice.
Serves in advocacy role; encouraging active involvement of patient
and family in their care. Prioritizes patient's situations and
takes appropriate action in an efficient, effective manner. Makes
value-added resource decision for patient care with respect to
supplies, equipment and acuity of care. Keeps patients informed
regarding what to expect pre/during/post procedure Provides
individualized patient and family education consistent with
patient's learning style, readiness to learn and self care needs
Evaluated the effectiveness of patient learning Records pertinent
clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements,
professional standards and hospital policy. Adheres to federal,
state and hospital rules and regulations concerning HIPAA privacy
and security. Follows Hospital compliance plan and policies,
including the Code of Conduct. Participates in required training
for compliance related activities (HIPAA, Compliance, Patient
Safety, TJC, etc. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability
for own professional decision making. Develops professional goals
and diversity of responsibilities within practice; consistent with
hospital mission and goals Demonstrates role awareness and seeks
individualized/department specific continuing education that
improves patient care or professional practice. Able to express
values around patient/family centered care and assists others to
achieve shared understanding. Active participant in quality
improvement processes. Participates and contributes to unit
meetings and activities. Identifies need to seek out additional
information when needed and apply relevant findings to practice
Demonstrates purposeful service excellence through exceeding
patient and co-worker expectations. Represents the department and
hospital as a dedicated, courteous and responsive employee.
Documents procedures, patient status and results in the patient's
medical chart according to department policy. Documents accurately
and concisely in shift report the current status of the patient(s)
and the outcome of care from the previous shift. Shares areas of
knowledge of Respiratory Care with medical and lay personnel on an
informal day-to-day basis. Provides patient evaluations and
recommendations. Formulates and implements QA action plans,
including chart audits and QA Committee quarterly reports.
Demonstrates knowledge of Respiratory therapeutics in relation to
indications for therapy, therapeutic objectives, and assessing
outcome of therapy. Applies this knowledge at the patient care
level. Provides advanced and basic Respiratory therapy, diagnostic
procedures and related activities per department protocol. Provides
Cardiac diagnostic procedures and related activities per department
protocol. Assumes the responsibilities of the Cardiopulmonary
Director in time of his/her absence. Provides informal in-services
specific to Respiratory Care for Cardiopulmonary and Nursing
personnel and other allied health professionals. Attends high risk
deliveries and C-sections when requested. Participates in patient
care conferences and ICU rounds. Minimum Qualifications &
Requirements: Minimum 2 years experience Current Colorado
Respiratory Therapy License BLS Certification ACLS Certification
PALS Certification NRP Certification Benefits & Compensation:
Hire-in rates of pay are based upon the relevance of years of
experience, education and certifications. Our talent acquisition
team will help you understand how your direct experience will be
considered. Pay range for new hires: $32.41 - $42.14/hr Our
comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off,
health insurance within your first 30 days, and retirement, which
can be viewed here .
Keywords: Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Aspen, Colorado
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