Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

PeaceHealth•Vancouver, WA

3d•$39 - $59

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. Previous PFT experience desired. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $39.12 - $58.70. 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. Job Summary Cares for the Cardio-Pulmonary needs of all assigned patients, from those who are undergoing routine diagnostic procedures to those requiring moreplex 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 oue 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. 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 - 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 grandfatd for this requirement and Required: within 6 months Registered Respiratory Therapist and Required: Basic Life Support CPFT or RPFT certification preferred. Working knowledge of electronic EMR's and EPIC. Knowledge of Medgraphic equipment a plus. 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 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. 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 ismitted to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth ismitted to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Requirements

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
Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire
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 grandfatd for this requirement and
within 6 months Registered Respiratory Therapist and
Basic Life Support
Proficient with MS Office applications.
Must be able to set up, operate, and troubleshoot all respiratory or pulmonary function related equipment, as applicable, in a quick and efficient manner.
Must be able to quickly assess acute, critical care situations and respond with a decisive and appropriate course of action.
Good time management skills.

Nice To Haves

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
CPFT or RPFT certification preferred.
Working knowledge of electronic EMR's and EPIC.
Knowledge of Medgraphic equipment a plus.
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 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.