Respiratory Therapist - 135830

Respiratory Therapist - 135830

PeaceHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $41.67 $58.31. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is opening a 67,000 square foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital in a joint venture with Lifepoint Rehabilitation. It is designed to significantly expand specialized care for adults recovering from serious injuries and illnesses.

The standalone facility will house 42 inpatient beds with space for future expansion. The hospital will be the first in Oregon to feature a dedicated brain injury unit. It will provide intensive nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology for patients recovering from:

• Stroke
• Neurological disease
• Brain or spinal cord injury
• Other debilitating conditions

Come be a part of this team!

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist at PeaceHealth cares for the Cardio-Pulmonary needs of all assigned patients, from those who are undergoing routine diagnostic procedures to those requiring more complex critical care support, intervention, and transport support, as applicable to care setting. The work requires a team focus working collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team aimed toward the best outcome for the patient and organization.

Details of the position:

• Provides respiratory care to include diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial/capillary blood gas draw and analysis, advanced airway, and life support.
• Patient assessment including the ability to monitor labs, hemodynamics, and radiology findings. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
• Calibrates, cleans, sets up, maintains, and troubleshoots all patient related equipment and instruments. Assembles and stores cleaned equipment.
• Participates in in-house educational in-services inter and intradepartmental as well as attending outside seminars and workshops, as requested by Manager.
• Participates in various intermittent department tasks including, but not limited to, audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting and other special projects as specified by Manager.
• May act as a member of trauma, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rapid response teams.
• Responsible for ventilator and Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) management including ensuring safe, evidence-based setting with appropriate changes.
• May become trained as a core therapist in an ICU or diagnostics area (e.g., PFT or Sleep Lab) to meet department needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Accredited Program Required: Respiratory Care Program 2-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or approved alternative education as outlined in the state regulatory requirements and
• Required: Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of 2 years Preferred: Experience in acute care as a Respiratory Therapist and
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in a pulmonary function lab and
• Preferred: Experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics
• Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oregon or
• Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner - Washington (Washington caregivers who were employed as of 6/29/2014 and who are licensed RCP but are not registry eligible due to the educational requirement (i.e., began working as a respiratory therapist when a 2-year degree was not required/available) will be grandfathered for this requirement.) and
• Required: within 6 months Registered Respiratory Therapist and
• Required: Basic Life Support
• ACLS must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.
• NRP certification must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.
• PALS - must be obtained within a standard grace period from hire or transfer, as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements, or upon hire.
• RRT required at time of hire, if applicant has been graduated from program longer than 1 year.
• Temporary licensure acceptable for new hires. Must obtain permanent licensure before expiration of temporary license. Temporary license is valid for 6 months and may not be renewed.
• Follow requirements of OAR 331 Division 30.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant obtaining permanent licensure.

Skills

• Proficient with MS Office applications. (Required)
• Must be able to set up, operate, and troubleshoot all respiratory or pulmonary function related equipment, as applicable, in a quick and efficient manner. (Required)
• Must be able to quickly assess acute, critical care situations and respond with a decisive and appropriate course of action. (Required)
• Good time management skills. (Required)

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.