Full Time Respiratory Therapist - Registered

Jimmy Jazz; Reedsport (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Umpqua Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory care and electrocardiography in a patient-centered setting.

The role requires competency with Ventilators and respiratory equipment, documentation in EMR, and commitment to safety and quality care. A NBRC credential and AMA-accredited program completion are required.

Qualifications

• Certified respiratory therapist with NBRC credential.
• Formal education in respiratory therapy required.
• Strong clinical skills in cardiopulmonary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy and ECG services per policies.
• Manage ventilation devices and monitor patient status.
• Perform chest physiotherapy and airway care as needed.
• Document therapies and bill for services rendered.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

ECG interpretation

Ventilator management

Airway care

Patient monitoring

CPAP/BiPAP

ABG interpretation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Respironics VAPS

Phillips V60 ventilator

Hamilton Galileo T1

Newport HT50

Oximetry equipment

Job description

• Location 600 RANCH RD,Reedsport, OR, 97467-1795,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

LOWER UMPQUA HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Respiratory Therapy

POSITION TITLE: Respiratory Therapist

Reports to: Respiratory Therapy Manager

Classification: UFCW

Supervisory: none

Last Revised/Reviewed/ Approved by HR: 3/24/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing all aspects of Respiratory Therapy and Electrocardiography, in a proficient and competent manner according to policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 1. Small / Large Volume Nebulizers
• 2. Lung Expansion
• 3. Chest Physiotherapy
• 4. Nasotracheal Suctioning
• 5. Oxygen Administration /Titration.
• 6. Pulse Oximetry
• 7. Arterial Blood Gases
• 8. Patient monitoring and assessment
• 9. Arterial blood gas interpretation with corrective action
• 10. Competency with Respironics VAPS
• 11. Competency with Respironics Esprit Ventilator
• 12. Competency with Respironics Vision BiPap

Ventilation Management:

• 13. Competency with Phillips V60 ventilator
• 14. Competency with Hamilton Galileo T1 ventilator
• 15. Competency with Newport HT50 Transport ventilator
• 16. Airway care (Oral-Tracheal Hygiene).
• 17. End tidal CO2 monitoring
• 18. Ventilator Weaning Parameters
• 19. Extubations
• 20. CPAP/BiPAP

Emergency performance:

• 21. Intubations (Infant, Pediatric and Adult)
• 22. Unstable infant deliveries (equipment proficiency)
• 23. Cardiopulmonary arrests / Trauma (airway management, chest compression’s, equipment proficiency)

Pulmonary Rehabilitation / Testing:

• 24. Patient education of disease process and breathing retraining
• 25. Pulmonary stress testing / 12-minute walk test
• 26. Pulmonary function testing (equipment proficiency)
• 27. Pulmonary function testing (slow vital capacity, forced vital capacity, Carbon Monoxide diffusing capacity, maximal volume ventilation, Maximal negative inspiratory / positive expiratory force and Nitrogen washout studies)
• 28. Patient strength and conditioning exercise (with Physical Therapy)
• 29. Oximetry exercise tests (pulmonary rehab / home oxygen qualification)

Electrocardiography:

• 30. Standard 12 lead tracings (EKG)
• 31. )

Documentation:

• 32. Documentation of all therapies and proper placement within patient chart in the electronic medical record which includes scanning documents and inter-district mailing.

Patient Billing:

• 33. Completion of all daily billing forms according to services rendered on worklist

Cleaning of equipment / maintenance / supply:

• 34. Must be able to properly disassemble, clean and reassemble equipment.
• 35. Must be able to perform basic trouble shooting of equipment in use.
• 36. Must ensure non-billable items are ordered and supplied.
• 37. Must perform safety tests on all required equipment before use.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and License:

• High School Diploma/ GED.
• Graduation from an A.M.A. accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC

Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - within six months of hire date

Experience:

Additional Qualifications:

• 1. Must dress in a professional and clean fashion while on duty.
• 2. Must maintain personal hygiene while on duty.
• 3. Must display professional behavior to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• 4. Identification badge must be worn while on duty.
• 5. Must follow safety procedures for handling of cleaning materials.
• 6. Must follow universal precautions with all patient contact.
• 7. Must follow isolation guidelines and utilize appropriate protective equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in an air-conditioned environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent use of computer and phone, and other standard office machines. Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull using proper body mechanics and move/lift varying amounts of weight to a maximum of 50 lbs.

This is a full-time position and is eligible for benefits.