Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

Description

Peace Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $39.12 – $58.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Cares for the Cardio-Pulmonary needs of all assigned patients, from those who are undergoing routine diagnostic procedures to those requiring more complex critical care support, intervention, and transport support, as applicable to care setting. The work requires a team focus working collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team aimed toward the best outcome for the patient and organization.

• Provides respiratory care to include diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial/capillary blood gas draw and analysis, advanced airway, and life support.
• Patient assessment including the ability to monitor labs, hemodynamics, and radiology findings. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
• Calibrates, cleans, sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots all patient related equipment and instruments. Assembles and stores cleaned equipment.
• Participates in in-house educational in-services inter and intradepartmental as well as attending outside seminars and workshops, as requested by Manager.
• Participates in various intermittent department tasks including, but not limited to, audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting and other special projects as specified by Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Respiratory Care Program 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or approved alternative education as outlined in the state regulatory requirements and
• Required:
  
  Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years Preferred:
  Experience in acute care as a Respiratory Therapist and
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred:
  Experience in a pulmonary function lab and
• Preferred:
  Experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics
• Required:
  
  Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oregon and
• Required:
  
  within 6 months Registered Respiratory Therapist and
• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support

• Proficient with MS Office applications. (Required)
• Must be able to set up, operate, and troubleshoot all respiratory or pulmonary function related equipment, as applicable, in a quick and efficient manner. (Required)
• Must be able to quickly assess acute, critical care situations and respond with a decisive and appropriate course of action. (Required)
• Good time management skills. (Required)

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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