Respiratory Therapist- Registered

Location: 600 RANCH RD, Reedsport, OR, , United States

Position Title: Respiratory Therapist

Employee Type: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Work Location: In Person

Benefits: Yes

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing all aspects of respiratory therapy and electrocardiography in a proficient and competent manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Administer small- and large-volume nebulizer treatments.
• Perform lung-expansion therapy.
• Perform chest physiotherapy.
• Perform nasotracheal suctioning.
• Administer and titrate oxygen therapy.
• Perform pulse oximetry.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples.
• Monitor and assess patients.
• Interpret arterial blood gas results and take appropriate corrective action.
• Demonstrate competency with Respironics VAPS.
• Demonstrate competency with the Respironics Esprit ventilator.
• Demonstrate competency with the Respironics Vision BiPAP system.

• Demonstrate competency with the Philips V60 ventilator.
• Demonstrate competency with the Hamilton Galileo T1 ventilator.
• Demonstrate competency with the Newport HT50 transport ventilator.
• Provide airway care, including oral and tracheal hygiene.
• Perform end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring.
• Evaluate ventilator-weaning parameters.
• Assist with or perform extubations according to established procedures.
• Administer and manage CPAP and BiPAP therapy.

• Assist with intubations for infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Respond to unstable infant deliveries and demonstrate proficiency with required equipment.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary arrests and trauma cases, including airway management, chest compressions, and operation of emergency equipment.

• Educate patients regarding disease processes and breathing-retraining techniques.
• Perform pulmonary stress testing and 12-minute walk tests.
• Perform pulmonary-function testing and demonstrate proficiency with testing equipment.
• Conduct slow vital capacity, forced vital capacity, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity, maximal voluntary ventilation, maximal negative inspiratory force, positive expiratory force, and nitrogen washout studies.
• Assist with patient strength and conditioning exercises in coordination with Physical Therapy.
• Perform oximetry exercise testing for pulmonary rehabilitation and home-oxygen qualification.

• Perform standard 12‑lead electrocardiogram tracings.

• Document all therapies and ensure proper placement of documentation within the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Scan documents and coordinate inter‑district mailing as required.
• Complete daily billing forms according to the services rendered on the worklist.

• Properly disassemble, clean, and reassemble respiratory therapy equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment currently in use.
• Ensure non‑billable items are ordered and adequately stocked.
• Perform required safety tests on equipment before use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an American Medical Association‑accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board for Respiratory Care.

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within six months of the date of hire.

• Must dress professionally and maintain a clean appearance while on duty.
• Must maintain appropriate personal…