Respiratory Therapist Resident

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

5/1/2024

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

520016A

Job Title:

Respiratory Therapist Resident

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Respiratory Therapist Resident collaboratively assists an active member of the respiratory therapy team to provide treatment and diagnostic respiratory services with patients and families in all clinical areas of UW Health, including intensive care units, emergency department, general care, perioperative, procedure areas, and others as required. The position works under the direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) and assists in performing all required elements of the respiratory therapist role. This position requires clinical assessment skills and the ability to make appropriate clinical decisions and modify care according to clinical protocols. This position requires superb communication skills and the ability to work with the inter-disciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care.   

Respiratory Therapist Resident Goals:

The Respiratory Therapy Resident is provided learning and work experiences designed to assist new respiratory therapy graduates as they transition into their first professional RT role. Resident experiences have an emphasis on the development of clinical and leadership skills for the for the RT to become successful as a full partner within the healthcare team. 

Respiratory Therapist Residents are committed to obtaining all required licensure and professional certifications within 6 months of hire. Licensure must be obtained prior to transitioning to a staff Respiratory Therapist title. This will occur when an individual has completed the orientation process and they are competent to carry a full workload and work independently. This may mean licensure must be obtained before 6 months from hire. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Under direct supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist:

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Perform comprehensive patient assessment and review of the patient’s medical record to recommend and provide clinically indicated therapy with the patient and family.

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Perform airway clearance and volume expansion modalities for the purpose of assisting the patient in the mobilization of bronchial secretions or increasing lung volume.

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Perform procedures related to the care and maintenance of an airway.

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Initiate and maintain ventilatory support.

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Initiate and maintain medical gas therapy.

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Administer aerosolized medication.

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Keep up to date with departmental information disseminated through various media.

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Perform complete and accurate documentation including charging within the electronic medical record.

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Participate in education and demonstrate competencies.

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Perform special projects as assigned by leadership.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

(Select all that apply)

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Infants (Birth - 11 months)

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Toddlers (1 - 3 years)

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Preschool (4 - 5 years)

X

School Age (6 - 12 years)

X

Adolescent (13 - 19 years)

X

Young Adult (20 - 40 years)

X

Middle Adult (41 - 65 years)

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Older Adult (Over 65)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited School for Respiratory Therapy within the last 6 months

Required

Bachelor's Degree

in Respiratory Therapy within the last 6 months

Preferred

Recent experience working in a healthcare setting

Preferred

Must obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the State of Wisconsin

within 6 months

Required

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Upon Hire

Required

If start with CRT, must obtain the RRT credential

within 6 months

Required

CPR/BLS

Upon Hire

Required

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Ability to effectively educate others

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Ability to perform Respiratory Therapy procedures and have good problem-solving skills

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Knowledge of home respiratory equipment

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Knowledge of current disease management guidelines and protocols

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Excellent verbal and written skills and be effective in time management and organizational skills

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Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals and home care companies

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Ability to display leadership and professionalism while in the workforce

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Ability to interpret select laboratory and diagnostic tests

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Ability to collaborate with all members of the healthcare team and external customers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.