Respiratory Therapist-Registered

Position Summary

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.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

·         Impact limited to the employee and patient.

·         No budget responsibility.

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.

Other:

Required

N/A