Empower Lives as a Respiratory Therapist in a Dynamic Healthcare Environment

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Salary: $34 - $47 per hour

A bit about us:

We are a vibrant and expanding public hospital district committed to building the healthiest community in the nation. Our unique approach combines accessibility, patient-centered care, and a dedication to quick, efficient service. With a focus on advanced healthcare services in a rural setting, we strive to exceed expectations and provide a welcoming environment for both patients and staff.

Why join us?

* Competitive hourly compensation with opportunities for growth
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including orthodontia
* Generous retirement plans with employer contributions and additional savings options
* Access to a beautiful on-site gym and fitness classes, including Yoga and Bootcamps
* Opportunities for professional development with tuition reimbursement
* A collaborative and supportive work environment with a strong focus on employee wellness
* Involvement in employee committees like the Spirit Team to enhance workplace culture

Job Details

* Responsible for the expedient care and compassionate treatment of each patient with whom he/she comes in contact. Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results, determines respiratory therapy treatment plans, and administers medically prescribed respiratory therapy in consultation with providers. Conducts pulmonary function tests including, but not limited to, all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, advanced airway management, arterial puncture and analysis, ECGs, and mechanical ventilation of adult/geriatric patients.

* Restores patient’s pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.

* Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

* Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

* Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.

* Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.

* Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently

* Participates in discharge planning by contributing to patient care conferences with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers. Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs. Recommends and/or provides assistive equipment and outpatient or home health follow-up programs.

* Assists with writing departmental policies and procedures, implementation of protocols and coordination of workflows within the interdisciplinary care team environment. Develops respiratory therapy services at Summit Pacific by providing information and developing and conducting in-service training programs.

* Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

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