What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15K Sign-on Bonus position at Good Shepherd Health Care?
Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
Compensation Range: $35.55 - $54.79
*Shift differential available where applicable.
*Relocation assistance available
Schedule: Day Shift, 0.9 FTE - 36 hours/week
Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System
At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.
Why Choose Good Shepherd?
- Independent & Financially Stable organization
- Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
- Supportive Administration & Culture
- Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.
Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.
Position Definition:
Provide care and treatment for patients with respiratory and cardiac illnesses. Adhere to the assigned work schedule.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and illnesses, working with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.
- Utilize Hamilton ventilators, Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) systems, and HiFlow devices.
- Use Epic as the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs after hours and on weekends using MAC 15 carts.
- Attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries.
- Respond to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Trauma, and Code Stroke calls.
- Participate in ground transports with intubated patients, as needed.
- Core staffing consists of two therapists available 24/7/365.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods of standing or walking are required.
- Frequent pushing, pulling, or moving of equipment.
- Regularly lift heavy supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
- Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases.
- Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Potential exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates proficiency in technical, clerical, and interpersonal aspects of respiratory care.
- Provide care for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses.
- Communicate effectively with patients, team members, and healthcare providers.
- Stay up-to-date with regulatory standards, patient safety goals, and other requirements, integrating this knowledge into care and system design.
- Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and facilitation skills in complex situations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Current, unencumbered Oregon State Respiratory Care License.
- Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Current BLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS required at time of hire or completed within 90 days of hire.
- Two years of clinical experience including all ages of patients preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Salary : $36 - $55