Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Care-FT-Nights at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon

Job Description:

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:

Performs assessment of patient respiratory status, provides respiratory treatments, evaluates patient’s response to effectiveness of care delivered, provides patient education regarding respiratory treatments, health and wellness.

Full-Time Position (72 Hours Per Pay Period)

Shift: 1900-0730        Days: Varied

Wages Based Upon Experience

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Reads, writes legibly, converses effectively in the English language

• Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and software programs applicable to the position, e.g. electronic documentation programs

• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES 

• High school graduate, or equivalent (copy of academic degree or transcript will be required upon hire if performing Moderate Complexity Testing)

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 60 day grace period

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurses’ Association Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) card or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 1 year grace period

• American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider card or must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 1 year grace period

Job code 600 only:

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Oregon and Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Job code 615 only:

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Oregon and Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

EXPERIENCE 

• One or more years experience as a respiratory therapist in an acute hospital setting preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: UFCW

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently

• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs

• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision

• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects

• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair

• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds

• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids

• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone

• Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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