Profession: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: The Dalles Oregon

Specialty: Respiratory Therapist

Unit: Respiratory Therapy

Gross Pay: TBD

Schedule: Rotating - 3 x 12, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3

Guaranteed Hours: 36

Openings: 1

Start Date: 06/01/2024

End Date: 08/31/2024

Assignment Length: 13

Experience Required: 1 year

JOB ID: Medefis558386519

Other Info:
ID: 58386519 Shift: Varied Description: GENERAL SUMMARY Under general supervision, responsible for assessing patient s requirements for ventilation, oxygenation, and other respiratory therapy modalities. Makes recommendations for method and equipment most appropriate for the patient. Maintains communication between physicians, nursing, and other members of the healthcare delivery team. Provides coverage to other entities as appropriate. Assists with Quality improvement activities as assigned. May be assigned lead responsibilities. Provides services that involve the evaluation of cardio pulmonary function, the treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment, the assessment of treatment effectiveness, and the care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications): Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy; Associates Degree required. Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) written and clinic exams for RRT. Knowledge of specialized care (e.g. bronchoscopy assistance, intubation assistance, ventilator management, arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, pulmonary function testing, conscious sedation assistance, cardiac stress testing, EEG, Assist with Cardio version, perform all aspects of Respiratory Care to adults, pediatrics and neonates as appropriate. Proper documentation of all therapies required CPR Required ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications required within one year of hire Minimum one year clinical experience Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Specialist knowledge in respiratory care and critical care Patient Assessment Skills Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Mid-Columbia Medical Center Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91

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