Respiratory Therapist

** Pay Range:
** The base pay range for this position is $34.75-$52.49 Hourly however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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* HOURS:

** 12 hour day shifts
** FLSA:
** 36 hour non-exempt work week
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Respiratory Therapist administers therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities and life support to patients with deficiencies or abnormalities of the cardiorespiratory system, under the supervision of the physician and by prescription.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

**** Education/Training:
** Graduate from AMA approved, JRCRTE accredited Respiratory Care Program.
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* Experience:

** Two or more years of acute care respiratory care experience preferred.  BLS and PALS certifications are required within 30 days of hire.  ACLS and NRP certifications are required as well.
** License/Registration:
** Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Washington and CRT through the NBRC.
** Population Served:
** Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age, and Elderly.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

**** Planning and Prioritizing
** Plans patient care by using Respiratory Therapy protocol, providing a continuity of care during hospitalization and before discharge. Demonstrates the ability to reprioritize therapy to achieve better results and make necessary modifications in therapeutic procedures based on patient response.
** Information Gathering
** Reviews and interprets data in the patient record including history, lab results, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring. Assesses patient’s overall cardiopulmonary status by auscultation to determine:  breath sounds, heart sounds, dysrhythmias, murmurs and bruits, and blood pressure. Evaluates patient’s cardiopulmonary status by inspection of general appearance, capillary refill, chest configuration, breathing pattern, character of cough, and sputum.
** Decision-Making
** Determines appropriateness of and participates in developing and recommending modifications to respiratory care plan.
** Communication
* * Actively initiates and participates in communication to assure effective delivery of respiratory care. Communicates with patients and significant others in an open and respectful manner.
** Technical Proficiency
** Demonstrates the ability to maintain skills in areas of low volume and high risk activities. Demonstrates willingness to learn new techniques and use new equipment. Check all equipment and corrects malfunctions.
** Teamwork
* * Communicates relevant information to other members of the healthcare team. Participates in solving team issues in a constructive manner.
** Quality
* * Identifies areas to be considered for improvement in the quality of service and participates in the quality improvement effort. Performs quality control procedures for:  diagnostic equipment, ventilators, and gas metering devices.
** Outcomes
* * Initiates, conducts, and modifies prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve the desired outcome, considering the patient response.
** Personal Education
** Participates in ongoing educational activities necessary to acquire and maintain competency in respiratory care. Identifies areas for self-improvement and participates in needed education.
** Work Effectiveness
** Demonstrates the ability to work without direct supervision in which they accomplish tasks in a timely manner. Promptness is demonstrated in delivering therapeutic modalities after an order is given to the therapist.
** Reliability
* * Demonstrates promptness in reporting to work and compliance with meal and break schedules. Completes tasks as assigned to perform.
** Education of Others
** Initiates and conducts patient and family education in preparation for home care and management of their disease. Participates in the education of coworkers.
** Creating a Safe Work Environment
** Identifies safety concerns and actively seeks to resolve these issues.
** Stewardship
* * Assumes the willingness to be accountable for the well-being of the larger organization by operating in service, rather than in control, of those around us.
** Ethical Conduct
** Consistently communicates and…