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Summary:
To provide basic respiratory care to newborns through geriatrics. Responsibilities include critical care, general patient care assignments, and related patient care plans where assignments and duties are predominately predictable. The RCPII will develop routine policies and procedures and monitor basic quality assurance studies conducted by RCP I's, including direct involvement in data collection.

Other information:
Demonstrated clinical competence in patient care. Good ability to communicate written and verbally. Professional growth through continuing education activities.

Responsibilities:
Able to Perform Duties of RCP I or II job description. Maintains accurate records for pulmonary lab, bronchoscopy lab and blood gas lab, including but not limited to policy and procedure manuals, QA and patient logs. Sets up and calibrates pulmonary function equipment prior to use in accordance to established guidelines. Performs various testing maneuvers to determine pulmonary mechanics and lung volume studies as ordered by the physician including spirometry, FVL, FVC, MVV, DLCO, Airway resistance and Methacholine challenge testing. Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure and documents appropriately. Documents all pertinent data on the patient's medical record following completion of any service. Performs diagnostic procedures with the pulmonary physicians such as bronchoscopy and thoracentesis assists. Routinely offers to help other team members. Hands off patient care plan thoroughly and effectively with peers, physician, and nursing staff, maintaining a team focus during and between shifts. Works as a team member by illuminating a positive attitude, cooperation, and communicate well with co-workers, patients and other members of the health care team while working and when on call.

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Location: Hospital-Main Campus

Shift : 12 Hour Rotating Shifts

FTE: 0.010000  

Work Status: Per Diem

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About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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