Respiratory Therapist-Reg

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center; Corvallis (OR); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, OR seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care based on physician orders and approved protocols. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients across ages with evidence-based cardiopulmonary care.

Must hold NBRC-RRT and Oregon license, with BLS on hire and ACLS within 90 days. Additional certifications (PALS, NRP) and RPFT exposure are a plus; two years of clinical experience preferred.

Formación

• Current NBRC-RRT registered and Oregon license required.
• BLS required upon hire; ACLS within 90 days.
• RPFT within 18 months if responsible for diagnostic care.
• PALS within 90 days; NRP within six months.
• Two years clinical experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides effective respiratory care through assessment, diagnostics, therapeutics and education.
• Provision of services is initiated by physician order and approved protocols.

Conocimientos

Patient Care

Communication

Time Management

Conflict resolution

Social Perceptiveness

Medical Terminology

Educación

NBRC-RRT

Oregon License

BLS

ACLS within 90 days

RPFT within 18 months

PALS within 90 days

NRP within six months

Two years clinical experience preferred

Descripción del empleo

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides effective respiratory care through approved client assessment, diagnostics, therapeutics and education. Provision of services is initiated by physician order and approved protocols.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Health Services Respiratory Therapy team delivers treatment and diagnostic patient care services to critical and non-critical patients. We serve all age groups and patient populations using evidence-based techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC-RRT) required.


• Current state of Oregon Respiratory Care License required.


• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.


• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.


• Two (2) years clinical experience in Respiratory Care preferred.


• GSR Respiratory Therapy:


• If responsible for Diagnostic care, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) required within 18 months of hire.


• If responsible for acute care:


• PALS required within 90 days of hire.


• NRP required within six (6) months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.


• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.


• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.


• Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.


• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.


• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely(1 - 10% of the time)


• Occasionally(11 - 33% of the time)


• Frequently(34 - 66% of the time)


• Continually(67 - 100% of the time)


• CLIMB - LADDER


• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 20 - 40 Lbs


• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 20 - 40 Lbs


• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds


• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds


• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)


• PULL (0-20 pounds force)


• KNEEL (on knees)


• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE


• CLIMB - STAIRS


• WALK - INCLINE


• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54\") 0 - 20 Lbs


• SQUAT Repetitive


• ROTATE TRUNK Standing


• PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)


• SIT


• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting


• REACH - Upward


• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists


• FINGER DEXTERITY


• PINCH Fingers


• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0\"-36\") 0 - 20 Lbs


• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24\"-54\") 0 - 20 Lbs


• LIFT (Overhead: 54\" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs


• STAND


• BEND FORWARD at waist


• REACH - Forward


• GRASP Hand/Fist


• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)


• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)


• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)


• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)