<p>Class Definition</p> <p>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To administer respiratory care and life support to patients that present the most acute problems with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a supervisor and may receive advice or general direction from a physician; is individually responsible for administering respiratory therapy treatment along with specialized diagnostic respiratory procedures and exercises independent judgment regarding prescribed treatment and procedures; work may be subject to review while in process and is usually reviewed upon completion for conformance to directions and appropriate standards.</p> <p>SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Instructs, trains, supervises, and reviews the work activities of an assigned respiratory staff, students, and others assigned to assist.</p> <p>Illustrative Examples of Work Performed</p> <p>To administer respiratory care and life support to patients that present the most acute problems</p> <p>with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.</p> <p>As assigned, to assume the responsibility of the unit in the absence of the supervising therapist.</p> <p>To supervise the work activities of a subordinate respiratory staff engaged in administering</p> <p>various respiratory procedures for the care of hospitalized patients as required.</p> <p>To perform specialized diagnostic procedures as directed by hospital policy which may include</p> <p>tracheal suctioning, pulmonary function testing and drawing arterial blood for analysis as prescribed by</p> <p>a physician and evaluating results of tests.</p> <p>To be responsible for the operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of various types of</p> <p>respiratory equipment, including ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental</p> <p>control systems, aerosol generators, blood gas analyzer, pulmonary function machine as well as a variety</p> <p>of other specialized oxygen and therapeutic respiratory devices.</p> <p>To observe and monitor equipment gauges to verify specified volumes, pressures and</p> <p>concentrations are maintained and ensure proper operation.</p> <p>To be responsible for the orientation of new and existing personnel, including the demonstration</p> <p>of respiratory care procedures and equipment.</p> <p>To monitor and review patient's physiological responses to respiratory therapy and to notify</p> <p>personnel of any complex adverse reactions.</p> <p>To administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).</p> <p>To provide instruction to patients regarding breathing exercises, coughing techniques and</p> <p>rehabilitative breathing procedures and to monitor such activities noting the progress made or</p> <p>difficulties the patient may be experiencing.</p> <p>To maintain patient records involving the type of treatment administered, the time given, patient</p> <p>reaction to such treatment, as well as other pertinent information.</p> <p>To do daily physician rounds, to attend team meetings, and to respond to hospital wide medical</p> <p>situations where a respiratory therapist's expertise is needed.</p> <p>To transport ventilator patients via ambulance to an acute care hospital, to activities, doctor's</p> <p>appointments, etc.</p> <p>To take back-up call for the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor when needed, at the discretion of</p> <p>the Supervising Respiratory Therapist.</p> <p>To do tracheostomy tube changes as needed.</p> <p>To do related work as required.</p> <p>Required Qualifications for Appointment</p> <p>KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A through knowledge of the principles, practices,</p> <p>methods, equipment, and techniques used in respiratory care; the ability to apply the aforementioned</p> <p>knowledge in administering respiratory care to patients; the ability to interpret laboratory data, as well as</p> <p>physicians' prescriptions for individual patient care, and to determine the requirements for treatment,</p> <p>including the type and duration of therapy and the medication and dosages ordered; the ability to</p> <p>accurately maintain patient records; the ability to administer specialized diagnostic procedures and</p> <p>operate the necessary equipment; the ability to train, teach, and supervise respiratory personnel engaged</p> <p>in providing respiratory care; and related capacities and abilities.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Education: Graduation from a high school supplemented by completion of an approved program of</p> <p>respiratory therapy; and</p> <p>Experience: Employment as a full time registered respiratory therapist in a private or public acute care</p> <p>hospital or institution for two years or a full time certified respiratory therapist in a private or public</p> <p>acute care hospital or institution for ten years.</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be licensed as a respiratory therapist by</p> <p>the State of Rhode Island and must maintain such licensure as a condition of employment; must be</p> <p>registered or certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care and must maintain such credentials as a</p> <p>condition of employment.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>ACLS is preferred.</p> <p>For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.</p> <p>Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.</p> <p>01</p> <p>Are you a member of LIUNA Local 808 at Zambarano? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>At the time of appointment, applicants must be registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment. Are you registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer State of Rhode Island</p> <p>Address One Capitol Hill</p> <p>Providence, Rhode Island, 02908</p> <p>Website http://www.apply.ri.gov</p>