Respiratory Therapist | 10% Per Diem Differential

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $40.79/hr - $59.17/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.

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 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.

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