Respiratory Therapist-Reg

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join its team in Lebanon, Oregon. The ideal candidate will provide respiratory care through assessments, diagnostics, and education, while working with a diverse patient population. This role requires current licensure and will involve collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years clinical experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
• ACLS required within one (1) year of hire.
• If responsible for acute care, NRP and PALS required within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective respiratory care through approved client assessment, diagnostics, therapeutics, and education.
• Delivers treatment and diagnostic patient care services to critical and non-critical patients.
• Serves all age groups and patient populations using evidence-based techniques.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Social Perceptiveness

Medical Terminology

Education

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

Current state of Oregon Respiratory Care License

Healthcare Provider BLS

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• 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.
• Two (2) years clinical experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
• LCH Respiratory Therapy:
• ACLS required within one (1) year of hire.
• If responsible for acute care, NRP and PALS required within one (1) year 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)
  

Summary

Occasionally

• 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 BLS required.
• Two (2) years clinical experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
• LCH Respiratory Therapy:
• ACLS required within one (1) year of hire.
• If responsible for acute care, NRP and PALS required within one (1) year 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)
  

(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)

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

CLIMB - STAIRS

WALK - INCLINE

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

SQUAT Repetitive

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PULL (40 - 60 pounds force)

SIT

STAND

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

REACH - Upward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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