Respiratory Therapist - Registered

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver compassionate, protocol-driven respiratory care for patients of all ages. You will conduct assessments, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions under physician orders and approved protocols.

Required NBRC-RRT registration and an Oregon license, with BLS on hire and ACLS within 90 days. Two years of clinical experience is preferred; RPFT/PALS/NRP timelines may apply based on duties.

Qualifications

• Current NBRC-RRT registration is required.
• Oregon Respiratory Care License is required.
• BLS Provider Level is required upon hire.
• ACLS is required within 90 days of hire.
• Two or more years of clinical experience in Respiratory Care are preferred.
• RPFT within 18 months of hire if responsible for diagnostic care; PALS within 90 days and NRP within 6 months if responsible for acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through assessments, diagnostics, therapeutics, and education as ordered by a physician or approved protocols.
• Deliver services to diverse patient populations across age groups using evidence-based cardiopulmonary techniques.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Social Perceptiveness

Medical Terminology

Education

NBRC-RRT registration

Oregon Respiratory Care License

BLS Provider Level

ACLS certification

Job description

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)