Pay range: $39.51/hr - $57.31/hr plus 10% per diem differential
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.
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 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.
· Provides care appropriate to the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients served based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
· Functions efficiently in emergency situations, following policies.
· Prioritizes tasks effectively in critical situations.
Preferred
· Bilingual skills a plus.