Job Description

Overview:CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to Responsibilities:Job Summary:Under the Supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician with emphasis in specialty areas (i.e. Emergency Neonatal Pediatric Geriatric and Critical Care) monitoring mechanical ventilation administering medications patient assessment airway management understanding basic blood work results maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery including the necessary equipment suctioning patient monitoring teaching and training provide patient care for long shifts.Essential Functions:

• Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
• Performs Respiratory therapy modalities with a basic understanding of related indications, contradictions and precautions.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures.
• Verify Respiratory Care physicians\xe2\x80\x99 orders once orders have been received, prior to initiating therapy on patients.
• Give and receive accurate and complete reports. Update, and enter the current patient\xe2\x80\x99s clinical status for worksheet purposes.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, in-services, patient care rounds and mandatory hospital meetings.
• Keep Supervisor and department manager apprised of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Is aware and demonstrates how to appropriately care for patients/customers/clients of different ages.
• Demonstrates excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Therapy instruments and equipment. Can perform troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution.
• Performs effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assists physician/intubation when needed.
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.
• Initiates and performs CPR. Primarily responsible for airway management. Functions as a member of the Code Teams; responds to trauma teams, emergency room teams, and blue teams.
• Maintains, Monitors and documents mechanical ventilation per department policy. Assists physicians in evaluation of patients\xe2\x80\x99 serious Respiratory problems & administers mechanical
• ventilation therapy to critical care patients in ICU and/or Emergency Room.
• Provides timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel.
• Makes recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians.
• Performs arterial blood gas punctures per department policy.
• Delivers & Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Sets up and maintains the device and ensures appropriate humidification levels. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Evaluates chest x-ray for endotracheal placement and other clinical conditions optimizing Respiratory Care delivery.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection
• against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos and other hazardous substances.
• Observes the quality & quantity of respiratory therapy services being performed within an assigned area; checks the status of treatment orders & the condition of equipment in use; and communicates
• with nursing and medical personnel concerning such things as interdisciplinary relationships &
• patient problems.
• Performs diagnostic tests of patient\xe2\x80\x99s lung volumes & flows. Compiles test results & prepares them for physician interpretation.
• Delivers aerosolized medications per physician order & documents all pertinent data following completion of any service on RT charting sheet.
• Performs cardiopulmonary procedures: EKG\xe2\x80\x99s, Cardiac Stress Testing and Nuclear Stress Testing.
• Provides patient education to improve patient self-management & clinical outcome.
• Maintain checks & documents oxygen and respiratory equipment rounds in all clinical areas. Checks O2 E cylinders located throughout the hospital.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of patients and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient\xe2\x80\x99s family is included in teaching as appropriate.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications:Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate of a four (4) year AMA approved School for Respiratory Care
• Passing score on the NBRC entry level examination

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• Current Oregon RCP license in good standinig
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current AHA PALS, ACLS, and NRP within three (3) months of hire

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skills to work independently are essential.
• Ability to speak and write proficiently in English is essential.
• Ability to apply technical/professional knowledge as appropriate.
• High degree of accuracy is required.
• Analytic and clerical abilities are necessary to effectively provide patient care and safety.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the therapeutic and diagnostic procedures is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Neonate experience

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