Respiratory Therapist- Registered

Lower Umpqua Hospital; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Lower Umpqua Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care and ECG monitoring for inpatients and emergencies. The role covers airway care, ventilator management, and pulmonary testing with adherence to policies and patient safety protocols.

Responsibilities include performing nebulizers, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, billing documentation, and equipment maintenance in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Must be credentialed as an RRT.

Responsibilities

• Administer nebulizer treatments and oxygen therapy.
• Perform lung-expansion therapy and chest physiotherapy.
• Conduct arterial blood gas collection and monitoring.
• Provide airway care and ventilator management.
• Respond to emergencies and support patient resuscitation.
• Document therapies and billing in the EMR.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and safety checks.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

ECG interpretation

Ventilator management

In-patient care

Education

HS diploma or GED

AMA-accredited RT program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Respironics VAPS

Respironics Esprit

Respironics Vision BiPAP

Philips V60

Hamilton Galileo T1

Newport HT50

Job description

Location: 600 RANCH RD, Reedsport, OR, 97467-1795, United States

Position Title: Respiratory Therapist

Employee Type: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Work Location: In Person

Benefits: Yes

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing all aspects of respiratory therapy and electrocardiography in a proficient and competent manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

Respiratory Therapy

• Administer small- and large-volume nebulizer treatments.
• Perform lung-expansion therapy.
• Perform chest physiotherapy.
• Perform nasotracheal suctioning.
• Administer and titrate oxygen therapy.
• Perform pulse oximetry.
• Collect arterial blood gas samples.
• Monitor and assess patients.
• Interpret arterial blood gas results and take appropriate corrective action.
• Demonstrate competency with Respironics VAPS.
• Demonstrate competency with the Respironics Esprit ventilator.
• Demonstrate competency with the Respironics Vision BiPAP system.

Ventilation Management

• Demonstrate competency with the Philips V60 ventilator.
• Demonstrate competency with the Hamilton Galileo T1 ventilator.
• Demonstrate competency with the Newport HT50 transport ventilator.
• Provide airway care, including oral and tracheal hygiene.
• Perform end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring.
• Evaluate ventilator-weaning parameters.
• Assist with or perform extubations according to established procedures.
• Administer and manage CPAP and BiPAP therapy.

Emergency Response

• Assist with intubations for infant, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Respond to unstable infant deliveries and demonstrate proficiency with required equipment.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary arrests and trauma cases, including airway management, chest compressions, and operation of emergency equipment.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Testing

• Educate patients regarding disease processes and breathing-retraining techniques.
• Perform pulmonary stress testing and 12-minute walk tests.
• Perform pulmonary-function testing and demonstrate proficiency with testing equipment.
• Conduct slow vital capacity, forced vital capacity, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity, maximal voluntary ventilation, maximal negative inspiratory force, positive expiratory force, and nitrogen washout studies.
• Assist with patient strength and conditioning exercises in coordination with Physical Therapy.
• Perform oximetry exercise testing for pulmonary rehabilitation and home-oxygen qualification.

Electrocardiography

• Perform standard 12‑lead electrocardiogram tracings.

Documentation and Patient Billing

• Document all therapies and ensure proper placement of documentation within the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Scan documents and coordinate inter‑district mailing as required.
• Complete daily billing forms according to the services rendered on the worklist.

Equipment Cleaning, Maintenance, and Supplies

• Properly disassemble, clean, and reassemble respiratory therapy equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment currently in use.
• Ensure non‑billable items are ordered and adequately stocked.
• Perform required safety tests on equipment before use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Education and License

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an American Medical Association‑accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Certifications

• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification required within six months of the date of hire.

Additional Qualifications

• Must dress professionally and maintain a clean appearance while on duty.
• Must maintain appropriate personal hygiene while on duty.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers.
• Must wear an identification badge while on duty.
• Must follow all safety procedures when handling cleaning materials.
• Must follow universal precautions during all patient contact.
• Must follow isolation guidelines and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

Works indoors in an air‑conditioned hospital environment.

Physical Demands

Frequent use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment. Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, and pull using proper body mechanics. Must also be able to move or lift varying amounts of weight up to a maximum of 50 lbs.

Schedule

• Full‑time position.

Benefits

• Eligible for the hospital’s comprehensive employee benefits package.