Respiratory Technician II; OFNHP

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Job Description

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a full-time Respiratory Technician to join our dedicated care team. This position is 36 hours per week on a variable shift, requiring flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays as needed. The ideal candidate will assist in providing high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists and physicians.

If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission-driven organization.

Job Description

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a full-time Respiratory Technician to join our dedicated care team. This position is 36 hours per week on a variable shift, requiring flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays as needed. The ideal candidate will assist in providing high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists and physicians.

If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission-driven organization.

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries.

There is something for everyone in this scenic community.



Job Summary

Performs basic and critical respiratory care services. Has the ability to work well without supervision as well as maintain supervision over others, as delegated. Provides respiratory care services for the adult and geriatric patient. Provides respiratory care for patients with respiratory disease, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with current department policies concerning all phases of respiratory therapy. Completes paperwork, electronic medical records, flow sheets, and charges for each patient.

This position is represented by OFNHP.



Job Requirements

Education and

Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s):
  Preferred
• Master's Degree:
  Preferred
• Three years' technical experience:
  Preferred

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
  Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification:
  Preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification:
  Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification:
  Required in ED, NICU and Peds
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification:
  Preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Respiratory Therapist (RT) license:
  Required in OR and HI
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Healthstream Basic Life Support (HS-BLS) or RQIBLS or Heartsaver CPR (CPR):
  Required
• National Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT):
  Required

• State Respiratory Therapist (RCP/RRT):
  Required

• Assesses and documents the appropriateness of prescribed therapy (including recommendations) for patients receiving respiratory care services. Administers aerosol and oxygen therapy, while maintaining charts. Draws arterial blood gases per policy and physician order. Provides care to ventilator patients. Assists in department record keeping and operation, as well as participation in training and supervision of new employees. Documents care given; maintains records of treatment given;
  
  generates necessary documents for charges or record keeping. Assists in the instruction of nursing personnel in surveillance of…