Respiratory Therapist II - Cardiopulmonary - FT .9 NIGHTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary care, including assessments under the Respiratory Therapist Driven Protocol, patient teaching, and care tailored to patients’ age and developmental level. The role responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitation codes, maintains required competencies, supports staff development, and helps maintain a safe, organized care environment. The position is full-time, 0.9 FTE, and scheduled for night shifts.

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 continually walk and stand throughout the shift.
Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds or more, pull, stoop, and reach; and occasionally sit while charting, push, twist, and kneel during patient care.
Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment frequently.
Ability to follow Sky Lakes Medical Center safe body mechanics policies.
Potential exposure to hospital-borne infection.

Nice To Haves

Experience in neonate, 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 care-delivery methods in a team environment.
Professionalism in appearance, actions, self-development, interdepartmental relations, and guest relations.
Interpersonal skills conveying a positive and supportive attitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Complete Respiratory Therapist Driven Protocol assessments covering subjective data, objective data, assessment data, and plan of care.
Perform protocol assessments at the frequency directed by the TDP policy and procedure.
Write physician orders with the date and time, how the order was received, and a signature.
Complete monthly intubation competency and 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 using job skills and developing knowledge specific to the patient’s age and developmental level.
Demonstrate awareness of patients’ 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.