Respiratory Therapist

Newport Hospital and Health Services Careers•Newport, WA

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment or diagnostic test for acute care, emergency room or outpatient as needed. This role involves direct patient care, including emergency interventions, monitoring patient responses to therapy, and operating respiratory equipment. The Respiratory Therapist will also support the clinical team, maintain patient records, and ensure a safe and respectful environment for patients and their families.

Requirements

Associate degree required from an Accredited Respiratory Care Program
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred and credential (NBRC) to be kept up to date
Respiratory Therapist WA license
BLS
ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days
Critical Care Experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred and credential (NBRC) to be kept up to date

Responsibilities

Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
Obtains ABGs, EKGs and other testing as appropriate.
Set up and operate devices, such as, high flow oxygen, Bipap, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Support clinical team regarding area of expertise through training or instruction.
Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Maintain confidentiality of patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Documenting, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form to maintain patient records.
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Sets up, operates, and monitors non-invasive and invasive ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Inspecting respiratory equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performs pulmonary function studies and outpatient test as appropriate per provider orders.
Lift, position move and transport patients via wheelchair and/or stretcher as needed.
Identifies learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning, including patients’ family as appropriate.
Treats patients and their families with dignity and respect.
Adheres to dress code and wears identification while on duty.
Completes required annual education and maintains regulatory and CQI participation requirements.
Reports to work as scheduled and completes assignments within designated time.
Maintains patient and employee confidentiality.
Communicates with patients, families, and staff in a courteous and respectful manner, consistent with NHHS mission and Scope of Service.
Maintains a clean, safe, and accident-free environment.
Attends staff meetings monthly and/or reads and returns all meeting minutes (as per department / contract standards).