Respiratory Therapist

Catholic Health Initiatives • Pendleton, OR • 6d ago

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e., Emergency, Neonatal, Pediatric, Geriatric and Critical Care), monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Essential Functions:

Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.

Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures.

Verify Respiratory Care physicians orders. Initial, date, and time order after verification.

Receive and give accurate and complete reports. Update and complete patient profile card to reflect patient's current clinical status. Be prepared and ready to receive/give a report at the specified report times.

Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.

Keep Supervisor apprised of changes in workload and patient acuity.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Graduate from a two (2) year AMA approved School for Respiratory Care; passing score on the NBRC entry level examination

Required Licensure and Certifications:

Current Oregon State Respiratory Care license

Current AHA BLS certification

Current AHA ACLS, PALS, NRP within three (3) months of hire

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Skills to work independently are essential.

Ability to speak and write proficiently in English is essential.

Ability to apply technical/professional knowledge as appropriate.

High degree of accuracy is required.

Analytic and clerical abilities are necessary to effectively provide patient care and safety.

A comprehensive knowledge of the therapeutic and diagnostic procedures is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Neonate experience

Overview

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health (https://www.commonspirit.org/) the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

Pay Range

$35.18 - $49.95 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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