Respiratory Therapist-Registered

## Summary of Duties Pay range: $39.51/hr - $57.31/hr plus $3.20/hr night shift differential **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. ## Hiring Competencies **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 equipme…