Respiratory Therapist (26510)

Primary Scheduled Hours: Full time 80 hours per pay period

• Variable Shifts

Job Summary: Provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment or diagnostic test for acute care, emergency room or outpatient as needed.

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.

• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:

• 24 bed Rural Community Hospital

• Trauma Level IV

• 15 providers Rural Health Clinic

• 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility

• 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility

• In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.

Education Background and Experience

Minimum Education:

Associates degree required from an Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Certified Respiratory Therapist WA license (RRT or CRT NBRC Credential), BLS, ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days

Required Experience:

Critical Care Experience

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.

• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.

• Obtains ABGs, EKGs and other testing as appropriate

• Set up and operate devices, such as, high flow oxygen, Bipap, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.

• Evaluate and update policies for evidence based practice and regulatory guidelines that pertain to area of expertise.

• Support clinical team regarding area of expertise through training or instruction.

• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.

• Maintain confidentiality of patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($29.81 $35.11/hourly) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

• We offer competitive wages.

• Comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match

• Long Term Disability

• AFLAC

• Flexible Spending Account

• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval

• We provide a complimentary gym membership

• We offer various tuition assistance programs

• We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.

• We work where we play

• Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.

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• Our nurse development strategy is competency and confidence focused. We employ nurse techs and foster growth for new graduates including specialty areas.

• We offer training on the job to new graduates

• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.

• We offer strong family-like support system

• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.