Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist 

Employment type: Per Diem  

Department: Respiratory Therapy 

Location: Hospital 

Reedsport, OR 97467 

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing all aspects of Respiratory Therapy and Electrocardiography, in a proficient and competent manner according to policies and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

1. Small / Large Volume Nebulizers 

1. Lung Expansion  

1. Chest Physiotherapy 

1. Nasotracheal Suctioning 

1. Oxygen Administration /Titration. 

1. Pulse Oximetry 

1. Arterial Blood Gases  

1. Patient monitoring and assessment 

1. Arterial blood gas interpretation with corrective action 

1. Competency with Respironics VAPS 

1. Competency with Respironics Esprit Ventilator 

1. Competency with Respironics Vision BiPap 

Ventilation Management: 

1. Competency with Phillips V60 ventilator 

1. Competency with Hamilton Galileo T1 ventilator 

1. Competency with Newport HT50 Transport ventilator 

1. Airway care (Oral-Tracheal Hygiene). 

1. End tidal CO2 monitoring 

1. Ventilator Weaning Parameters 

1. Extubations 

1. CPAP/BiPAP 

Emergency performance: 

1. Intubations (Infant, Pediatric and Adult) 

1. Unstable infant deliveries (equipment proficiency) 

1. Cardiopulmonary arrests / Trauma (airway management, chest compression’s, equipment proficiency) 

Pulmonary Rehabilitation / Testing: 

1. Patient education of disease process and breathing retraining 

1. Pulmonary stress testing / 12-minute walk test 

1. Pulmonary function testing (equipment proficiency) 

1. Pulmonary function testing (slow vital capacity, forced vital capacity, Carbon Monoxide diffusing capacity, maximal volume ventilation, Maximal negative inspiratory / positive expiratory force and Nitrogen washout studies) 

1. Patient strength and conditioning exercise (with Physical Therapy) 

1. Oximetry exercise tests (pulmonary rehab / home oxygen qualification) 

Electrocardiography: 

1. Standard 12 lead tracings (EKG) 

1. ) 

Documentation: 

1. Documentation of all therapies and proper placement within patient chart in the electronic medical record which includes scanning documents and inter-district mailing. 

Patient Billing: 

1. Completion of all daily billing forms according to services rendered on worklist  

Cleaning of equipment / maintenance / supply: 

1. Must be able to properly disassemble, clean and reassemble equipment. 

1. Must be able to perform basic trouble shooting of equipment in use. 

1. Must ensure non-billable items are ordered and supplied. 

1. Must perform safety tests on all required equipment before use. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Education and License: 

High School Diploma/ GED.  

Graduation from an A.M.A. accredited Respiratory Therapy program. 

Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC  

Certifications: 

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 

Basic Life Support (BLS) 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within six months of hire date  

Experience: 

Additional Qualifications: 

1. Must dress in a professional and clean fashion while on duty.  

1. Must maintain personal hygiene while on duty.  

1. Must display professional behavior to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.  

1. Identification badge must be worn while on duty.  

1. Must follow safety procedures for handling of cleaning materials.  

1. Must follow universal precautions with all patient contact.  

1. Must follow isolation guidelines and utilize appropriate protective equipment.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Works indoors in an air-conditioned environment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Frequent use of computer and phone, and other standard office machines.  Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull using proper body mechanics and move/lift varying amounts of weight to a maximum of 50 lbs.