Provides respiratory assessment, treatment, and diagnostic tests for adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Manages mechanical ventilation, artificial airways, and implements respiratory protocols in accordance with physician orders.
Requirements summary
Requires a current Oregon Respiratory Therapist license, RRT registration, and BLS certification, with ACLS and PALS required within six months. A bachelor's degree and two years of hospital experience are preferred.
professional certificatebachelor degreeMulti-taskingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCollaborationElectronic Medical RecordsClinical AssessmentOxygen TherapyVentilator ManagementAirway Management
Job description
Relief, Variable Schedule Pay range
$40.75 - $61.14 This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit. Step placement is determined by years of experience.
Shift differentials under the
OFNHP are currently as follows:
Evening: $2.50/hr.
Weekend
$4/hr.
Night
Starts at $10/hr. ST.
CHARLES
HEALTH
SYSTEM
JOB
Description
TITLE:
Registered
Respiratory
Therapist
REPORTS
TO
Position:
Manager
Respiratory
Therapy
Department:
Respiratory
Therapy
DATE
LAST
Reviewed:
July 2024
OUR
VISION:
Creating
America’s healthiest community, together
OUR
MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR
VALUES:
Accountability,
Caring and
Teamwork
Department
SUMMARY: At St. Charles Health System, the team of physicians and respiratory therapists use specially developed protocols to determine each patient’s plan of care and adjust the course of action for every individual’s condition. Respiratory therapists treat many different diseases, which include Asthma, Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Emphysema, Neuromuscular and Metabolic Disorders, Pneumonia and Pulmonary Fibrosis. The team also assists people with respiratory complications from heart attacks, trauma, premature birth, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, AIDS and more. Respiratory therapists serve patients on an outpatient basis as well as throughout St. Charles Health System's four hospitals, providing coverage 24-hours-a-day.
Position
OVERVIEW: The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment and diagnostic tests as part of the healthcare team in accordance with the St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures while applying standards for professional respiratory practice in the clinical setting. The Respiratory Therapist performs duties according to physician's orders, utilizing knowledge and judgment in regard to technique and patient treatment. The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for adult, geriatric, pediatric and neonatal patient respiratory care as assigned. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.
Essential
Functions
AND
DUTIES: Manages, assesses, plans, and evaluates care for patients with acute and/or chronic cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Performs established respiratory care procedures for patients within department scope of practice. Ventilator management – Manages all modes of mechanical ventilation, including lung protective strategies, monitoring patient/ventilator interactions and lung mechanics. Manages delivery of aerosolized medications and metered dose inhalers. Manages delivery of exogenous gases (nitric oxide and heliox). Airway Management – Responsible for management of artificial airways and tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy tube exchanges and decannulation. Assists with fiber optic bronchoscopy and intubations. Assists with moderate sedation. Patient monitoring- Monitors arterial blood gases, EtC02, SP02, blood pressure, vital signs, and other monitoring related to hemodynamics. Respiratory protocols – Conducts assessment and implementation of protocols for oxygen, bronchopulmonary hygiene, bronchodilator, lung expansion, hypoxic risk protocol. Oxygen therapy – Conducts assessment and implementation of oxygen therapy to include low and high flow oxygen therapy with various devices. Performs EKGs as needed at some locations. Additional job-related duties may include participation in Code Blue, Trauma Team, Rapid Response, Neonatal resuscitation and high-risk newborn deliveries. Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies. Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice), when appropriate. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. May be required to float to other St. Charles Health System campus locations based on operational needs as directed by leadership. Lead Therapist – (In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above) Provides guidance and leadership for staff during assigned shifts (acts as a resource, makes decisions as necessary). Distributes workload for shift and assures proper assignments per qualifications/credentials of staff. Assesses staffing throughout the shift, adjusts as necessary, and assures staffing needs are addressed for the oncoming shift. Performs quality assurance audits. Provides manager with feedback of departmental needs and therapist performance. Acts as a role model for the Respiratory Therapy staff in maintaining departmental policies and procedures and demonstrates leadership skills in handling interpersonal conflict and communication.
Education:
Required: As required for Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure/certification.
Preferred
Bachelors degree in related field.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Current Respiratory Therapist licensure with the Oregon Health Licensing office. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) registration. NRP required to be assigned to NICU/FBC or to function as a lead therapist. ACLS, and PALS within six (6) months of hire. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to all St. Charles Health System worksites as required.
Preferred
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Experience:
Required:
N/A
Preferred: Two (2) years of hospital experience. Emergency and trauma experience.
Personal
Protective
EQUIPMENT: Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Additional
Position
Information:
Skills: Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within SCHS and patients/family members/customers. Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Strong team working and collaborative skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP)
Exposure
Category
Risk for
Exposure to
BB
Schedule
Weekly
Hours: 0
Caregiver
Type:
Relief
Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position?
No
Job
Family:
Therapist
Scheduled
Days of the
Week: Variable; includes every other weekend and holidays
Shift
Start &
End
Time: 1800-0630 St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our Careers site. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle. Please click on the link for additional help on navigating the candidate site and features of the candidate home page. Candidate Home User Guide
