Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardia Rehab

Essential Job Functions:

• Evidence of continuing education is appropriate for the skill level and specific areas of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform in technical, clerical, and interpersonal aspects.
• Perform all aspects of care for patients with COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and coronary artery disease.
• Perform clinical skills to evaluate patients’ physical and mental status. Anticipate patient and staff needs. Be able to multitask. Competent and efficient in group class setting.
• Proficient in monitoring patients on telemetry and for any cardiopulmonary symptoms.
• Ability to communicate effectively, problem solve and be team oriented.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory standards, patient safety goals, and other regulatory requirements to integrate this into system design.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

                Required: Graduate of accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.

  Preferred:NA                                                                                                                                        

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: Current Oregon RT License and RRT.

                Preferred:

Experience

Required: No prior experience required.

                Preferred: NA

Other:  NA