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NI-Therapist, Registered Respiratory

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:	2/9/2022
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-3094AC
Job Title:	NI-Therapist, Registered Respiratory
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Provides Respiratory Care treatments and services to patients. As needed, supervises the work of other Therapists, technicians or students. Required to work occasional shifts at SAMC-Belvidere as needed. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•	Greets patients and explains procedures and provides clinical input regarding pulmonary care into the patient’s overall plan of care working collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
•	Conducts therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of an airway, removal of pulmonary secretions, ventilation, aerosolized pharmacological agents, oxygenation and lung expansion therapies.
•	Collects, reviews and evaluates clinical information and documents accurately in the patient’s record maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.
•	Provides clinical instruction to students or other health care professionals as required.
•	Selects, assembles, checks and repairs equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness.
•	Sterilizes and disinfects equipment following established infection control procedures and practices.
•	Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	Clinical	Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses & Certifications
Licenses/Certification Details	Time Frame	Required/ Preferred
Current Registration (RRT credential) from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.		Required
License from the State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (within 90 days of passing test for new grads).		Required
Current CPR certification.		Required
NRP certification.		Preferred
PALS certification required within two years of hire date.		Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•	Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
•	Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
•	Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Standing	X
Walking	X
Climbing				X
Bending		X
Crouching		X
Pushing / Pulling		X
Carry		X
Fine Hand / Eye Coordination		X
Color Discrimination		X
Hearing Ability		X
Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.	X
15 - 30 lbs.	X
30 - 50 lbs.		X


Over 50 lbs.	UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Concentration on Detail		X
Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task				X
Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks		X
Oral Communication		X
Written Communication		X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids	X
Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons		X
Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations				X
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals			X
Exposure to Radiation				X

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.
THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. 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.