Respiratory Therapist - Impactful Care & Growth

Memorial Physician Practices; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lourdes Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Washington. You will perform lung function tests, bedside PFTs, and EKGs, while delivering and evaluating therapy per the care plan.

You will respond to respiratory emergencies, educate patients and families, and help improve care policies through outcomes analysis. Flexible shifts and commitment to attendance are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance with rapid assessment and intervention.
• Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes and best practices.
• Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas.
• Cleans, sterilizes, calibrates equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Lung capacity testing

Bedside PFTs

EKG interpretation

Tobacco cessation education

Therapy delivery

Policy evaluation

Equipment calibration

Performance improvement

Patient care

Attendance reliability

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Ventilators

Sterilization equipment

PFT equipment

Job description

Lourdes Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Washington. You will perform lung function tests, bedside PFTs, and EKGs, while delivering and evaluating therapy per the care plan.

You will respond to respiratory emergencies, educate patients and families, and help improve care policies through outcomes analysis. Flexible shifts and commitment to attendance are expected.