Respiratory Therapist (RRT), PRN
Lifepoint Health•Mcminnville, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. The therapist provides patient education on therapies and medication use and performs physiotherapy and related treatments. The position reports to the Director or Manager of Department. The role also includes responding to codes and emergencies, monitoring patient responses to treatment, maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies, and contributing to respiratory care policies and performance improvement. The position is PRN at Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville, Oregon.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of practice.
- BCLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
- Deliver ordered respiratory therapies and monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment.
- Respond to codes and emergent calls, assess patient condition, and provide appropriate interventions.
- Evaluate and contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
- Educate patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
- Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintain storage areas and equipment readiness.
- Disassemble, clean, sterilize, perform preventive maintenance on, and calibrate respiratory equipment.
- Perform responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
- Participate in performance improvement and required education.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid family leave; and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
