Respiratory Therapist II - Cardiopulmonary - FT .9 NIGHTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

9d•$81,058 - $121,618

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary patient care, completing assessments and care plans under the Respiratory Therapist Driven Protocol (TDP). The role includes responding to cardiopulmonary resuscitation codes, maintaining required competencies, educating patients and staff, and adapting care to patients’ ages, developmental levels, cultural practices, and spiritual practices. The position requires continuous walking and standing during the shift, frequent lifting of 50 pounds or more, and operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment. The schedule is 0.9 FTE on nights.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in adult, geriatric, and critical care.
Computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including continuous walking or standing, frequent lifting of 50 pounds or more, and stooping, bending, and reaching.
Maintain knowledge of and practice safe body mechanics according to Sky Lakes Medical Center policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent care.
Knowledge and competency in delivering patient care while assigned a full load of patient procedures.
Flexibility with schedule changes or changing job assignments to meet patient care needs.
Willingness to learn new procedures and openness to new methods of care delivery in a team environment.
Professionalism in appearance, actions, self-development, interdepartmental relations, and guest relations.
Interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Complete Respiratory Therapist Driven Protocol assessments, including subjective data, objective data, assessment data, and a plan of care.
Perform TDP assessments at the frequency directed by policy and procedure.
Write physician orders that include the date and time, how the order was received, and a signature.
Complete monthly intubation competency requirements.
Complete the cardiopulmonary competency booklet.
Respond to the appropriate area when a cardiopulmonary resuscitation code is announced.
Provide staff development courses for other health care professionals.
Demonstrate competence in relation to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
Provide patient teaching and care, performing tasks with job skills and knowledge specific to the patient’s age or developmental level.
Demonstrate awareness of customers’ cultural and spiritual practices while performing job tasks.
Assess patients’ physical needs and functional status to provide patient care.
Maintain a neat, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.