Respiratory Therapist | Nights

Tuality Healthcare; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $15,000

Job summary

Tuality Healthcare in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our patient care team. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate respiratory therapy services per physician orders, including diagnostic testing and treatments.

The role requires Oregon licensure and NBRC registration, BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP within six months. Minimum six months of critical respiratory care preferred; relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Highest science-related diploma or transcript required upon hire.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Minimum six months experience in critical respiratory care.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Oregon; NBRC registered.
• BLS required within 90 days; ACLS/PALS/NRP within six months.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs respiratory diagnostic testing including stress treadmill testing and EKGs.
• Delivers respiratory treatments per orientation checklist and departmental procedures.
• Administers respiratory medications following hospital policies.
• Documents assessments, treatments and medications accurately.
• Provides CPR as part of the Code Blue team.
• Maintains emergency resuscitation equipment and other equipment.
• Helps maintain a clean, safe work environment and reports safety hazards.
• Assists in maintaining respiratory therapy supplies in department and care areas.
• Participates in evaluation of new procedures and equipment.
• Adheres to PHI confidentiality and patient information policies.
• Collaborates with physicians and health-team members on care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation in EMR

Customer service

Legible handwriting

Teamwork

Standby rotation

Equipment handling

Hazardous waste disposal

PPE usage

Age-appropriate care

Emergency responsiveness

Task prioritization

Bilingual skills

Education

Science-related diploma/transcript

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000

Pay range: $40.79/hr - $59.17/hr plus $3.50/hr night shift differential

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist participates in planning, delivering, controlling and evaluating safe and effective diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory therapy services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

· Independently performs respiratory diagnostic testing, including stress treadmill testing and EKG’s.

· Performs respiratory treatments as listed on the orientation checklist according to departmental procedures.

· Administers respiratory medication safely following hospital and departmental policies.

· Documents assessments, treatments and medications accurately utilizing hospital and departmental formats.

· As a member of the Code Blue team, provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

· Maintains emergency resuscitation equipment and other equipment, in proper working condition.

· Participates in establishing a system to maintain a clean, well-organized, safe environment; reports potential safety hazards.

· Assists in maintaining adequate respiratory therapy supplies in the department and in-patient care areas.

· Participates in evaluation of new procedures and equipment.

· Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information

· Participates with physicians, therapists and other members of the health team in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of care plans for respiratory patients.

· Organizes, delivers, and evaluates respiratory care based on physician’s orders and individual needs of the patient.

· Instructs patients and caregivers about respiratory treatments and issues.

· Participates in a comprehensive inter-shift report of all patients receiving respiratory services and other reportable information.

· Executes round to cardiopulmonary patients and assesses status.

· Reports discrepancies in care through proper mechanism.

· Assists in maintaining quality assurance monitors as communicated with Department Manager.

· Participates in retrospective analysis of all aspects of respiratory care in accordance with JCAHO standards.

· Participates in all required meetings.

· Reports unexpected changes in patient condition.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

· Participates in ongoing education and staff development programs.

· Participates in all required meetings.

· Participates in evaluation of new equipment.

· Assists with EEGs as needed.

· Participates in ongoing education and staff development programs.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

· Impact limited to the employee and patient.

· No budget responsibility.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

· A copy of your highest science-related academic diploma or transcript required upon hire.

Preferred

· Associate Degree in Respiratory Care from and accredited program.

Experience:

Required

· N/A

Preferred

· Minimum of six (6) months experience in critical respiratory care.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Required

· Licensed Respiratory Therapist in accordance with the State of Oregon.

· Registered with The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

· American Heart Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90-days of hire.

· ACLS or required within six (6) months of hire.

· PALS or required within six (6) months of hire.

· Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) or required within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred

· Current Registered Respiratory Therapist in state of practice.

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

Required

· Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and communication skills.

· Ability to effectively document in electronic medical record.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Must be able to write legibly.

· Professional appearance makes a good first impression.

· Demonstrates effective skills in working as part of a team.

· Willing to be on standby rotation on occasion.

· Uses equipment properly according to departmental procedures and/or manufacturer’s guidelines.

· Follows policies for disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.

· Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.

· Demonstrates appropriate technique in handling blood and body fluid as outlined in hospital policy, including proper use of PPE.

· Provides care appropriate to the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients served based on principles of growth and development and life stages.

· Functions efficiently in emergency situations, following policies.

· Prioritizes tasks effectively in critical situations.

Preferred

· Bilingual skills a plus.

Other:

Required

N/A

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Additional Posting Information

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.