Respiratory Therapist-Registered

POSITION SUMMARY

Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000

Pay range: $39.51/hr - $57.31/hr

 

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

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Performed majority of the time:

·       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.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

·       Participates in ongoing education and staff development programs.

·       Participates in all required meetings.

·       Participates in evaluation of new equipment.

·       Assists with EEGs as needed.

·       Participates in ongoing education and staff development programs.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

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.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

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.

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

·       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