Respiratory Therapist - IP Rehab Unit

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist position at PeaceHealth is a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this role is $41.67 – $58.31 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent on various factors including education, training, work experience, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Cares for the Cardio-Pulmonary needs of all assigned patients, from routine diagnostic procedures to critical care support and transport support.
• Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to achieve the best outcomes for patients and the organization.
• Performs respiratory care including diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial/capillary blood gas draw and analysis, advanced airway, and life support.
• Affords patient assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
• Calibrates, cleans, sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots all patient-related equipment and instruments.
• Participates in in-house educational in-services, inter and intradepartmental, as well as attends outside seminars and workshops.
• Engages in various intermittent department tasks such as audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting, and special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited Program Required: Respiratory Care Program 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or approved alternative education as outlined in the state regulatory requirements.
• Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Preferred: Experience in pulmonary function lab and ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oregon or Washington (grandfathered for caregivers who were employed as of 6/29/2014).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support Skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Skills

• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot all respiratory or pulmonary function related equipment.
• Quickly assess acute, critical care situations and respond with a decisive and appropriate course of action.
• Good time management skills.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions, paid time off, employer-paid life and disability insurance, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, expanded EAP and mental health program, and more. See how PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers.