Respiratory Therapist-Registered

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist participates in planning, delivering, controlling and evaluating safe and effective diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs respiratory diagnostic testing, including stress treadmill testing and EKG’s.
• Performs respiratory treatments as listed on the orientation checklist according to departmental procedures.
• Administers respiratory medication safely following hospital and departmental policies.
• Documents assessments, treatments and medications accurately utilizing hospital and departmental formats.
• As a member of the Code Blue team, provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintains emergency resuscitation equipment and other equipment, in proper working condition.
• Participates in establishing a system to maintain a clean, well-organized, safe environment; reports potential safety hazards.
• Assists in maintaining adequate respiratory therapy supplies in the department and in-patient care areas.
• Participates in evaluation of new procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information.
• Participates with physicians, therapists and other members of the health team in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of care plans for respiratory patients.
• Organizes, delivers, and evaluates respiratory care based on physician’s orders and individual needs of the patient.
• Instructs patients and caregivers about respiratory treatments and issues.
• Participates in a comprehensive inter-shift report of all patients receiving respiratory services and other reportable information.
• Executes round to cardiopulmonary patients and assesses status.
• Reports discrepancies in care through proper mechanism.
• Assists in maintaining quality assurance monitors as communicated with Department Manager.
• Participates in retrospective analysis of all aspects of respiratory care in accordance with JCAHO standards.
• Participates in all required meetings.
• Reports unexpected changes in patient condition.

Requirements

• Required A copy of your highest science-related academic diploma or transcript required upon hire.
• Preferred Associate Degree in Respiratory Care from and accredited program.
• Required Minimum of six (6) months experience in critical respiratory care.
• Required Licensed Respiratory Therapist in accordance with the State of Oregon.
• Registered with The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• American Heart Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90-days of hire.
• ACLS or required within six (6) months of hire.
• PALS or required within six (6) months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) or required within six (6) months of hire.
• Preferred Current Registered Respiratory Therapist in state of practice.

Qualifications

• Education: Required A copy of your highest science-related academic diploma or transcript required upon hire. Preferred Associate Degree in Respiratory Care from and accredited program.
• Experience: Required N/A Preferred Minimum of six (6) months experience in critical respiratory care.

Skills

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively document in electronic medical record.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Professional appearance makes a good first impression.
• Demonstrates effective skills in working as part of a team.
• Willing to be on standby rotation on occasion.
• Uses equipment properly according to departmental procedures and/or manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Follows policies for disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
• Demonstrates appropriate technique in handling blood and body fluid as outlined in hospital policy, including proper use of PPE.
• Functions efficiently in emergency situations, following policies.
• Prioritizes tasks effectively in critical situations.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000

Pay

Pay range: $39.51/hr - $57.31/hr plus $3.20/hr night shift differential

Schedule

N/A