Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Newport, OR

Sign On

#,000

Relocation

#,000

Facility Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

Req # Req #: 77862

Location Lincoln City, OR

Schedule - Shift Full Time, Varies, 0.9 FTE

Department NLH Respiratory Therapy

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: # - #

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
• • Provides effective respiratory care through approved client assessment, diagnostics, therapeutics and education. Provision of services is initiated by physician order and approved protocols.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
• • Samaritan Health Services Respiratory Therapy team delivers treatment and diagnostic patient care services to critical and non-critical patients. We serve all age groups and patient populations using evidence-based techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• • Current registration by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC-RRT) required.
  • Current state of Oregon Respiratory Care License required.
  • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
  • ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
  • Two (2) years clinical experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
  • NLH Respiratory Therapy:
  • • PALS required within 90 days of hire.
    • NRP required within six (6) months of hire.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
  • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
  • Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
  • Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
  • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.