Respiratory Therapist - Supplemental

Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc.; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide patient- and family-focused care as part of the health care team.

The role emphasizes adherence to state scope of practice and clinical guidelines, with focus on adult, geriatric and critical care patients. Essential duties include performing respiratory procedures, documenting data, and participating in codes and resuscitation efforts, along with providing education and maintaining a safe clinical environment

Qualifications

• Requires experience in Adult, Geriatric and Critical Care with computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a team environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs and plans care according to protocols.
• Performs respiratory procedures and documents results.
• Responds to codes and participates in resuscitation efforts.
• Provides staff development and education for colleagues.
• Maintains a safe, organized environment and adheres to policies.

Skills

Adult care

Geriatric care

Critical care

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

ACLS Adv Card Life Support

BLS Basic Life Support

NRP Neontl Resusc Prg

PALS Ped Adv Life Supp

License Generic

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist provides patient and family focused care as part of the health care team in accordancewith Sky Lakes Business Priorities and Core Values, while utilizing the Oregon Health Licensing Practice Act #688.800,American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Respiratory Care Scope of Practice and AARC Clinical Practice Guideline.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Experience in Adult, Geriatric, and Critical Care; and Computer skills. Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Experience in Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent Care; Demonstrates knowledge and competency in delivery ofpatient care while assigned a full load of patient procedures; Is flexible with schedule changes or changing job assignmentsto meet patient care needs; Exhibits a willingness to learn new procedures and be open to new methods for delivery of carein a team environment; Demonstrates professionalism by appearance, actions, self-development, interdepartmental andguest relations; Uses interpersonal skills which convey a positive and supportive attitude, and Excellent communicationskills both verbally and in writing.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Continually walking, standing. Frequently lift 50 pounds or more, pulling, stooping, and reaching. Occasionally sittingwhile charting; pushing, twisting, and kneeling during patient care. Potential exposure to hospital borne infection.Frequently operates, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment. Must be physically able to stoop, bend, reach and frequentlylift 50 pounds or more. Continuous walking and/or standing throughout shift required. Must maintain knowledge of and practice safe body mechanics according to Sky Lakes Medical Center policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates ability to complete an assessment for Respiratory Therapist Driven Protocol that includes: Subjective Data, Objective Data, Assessment Data, and Plan of care.
• Demonstrates ability to perform assessment for Respiratory Therapist Driven Protocol in a frequency as directed by the TDP policy and procedure.
• D emonstrates ability in writing physician orders that include date and time, how order was received and signature.
• Demonstrates ability to complete monthly intubation competency.
• Demonstrates ability to complete cardiopulmonary competency booklet.
• Responds to the appropriate area when codes for cardiopulmonary resuscitation is announced.
• Provides staff development courses for other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization.Provide patient teaching plan, care and performs tasks using job skills and growth and develop knowledge specific to the patient’s age and/or developmental level.
• While performing job tasks, demonstrates awareness of cultural and spiritual practices of the customer(s).
• Assesses physical needs and functional status of the patient in order to provide patient care.
• Maintains neat, organized and safe environment for patients and staff.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ACLS Adv Card Life Supp

BLS Basic Life Support

License Generic

NRP Neontl Resusc Prg

PALS Ped Adv Life Supp

Equal Opportunity Employer
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