Respiratory Therapist - Cardiac Rehab

• Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients of all ages in accordance with departmental standards, policies and procedures
• Detailed initial and ongoing assessments of patient needs, including life-threatening emergencies
• Administration and evaluation of respiratory care treatments
• Supervision of others in the delivery of respiratory care
• Accurate performance of pulmonary and cardiac diagnostic procedures
• Must be willing to flex up for short-term needs such as vacations or illness
• Willingness to flex down or go home early if patient census and workload do not support full shift
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of pulmonary and cardiovascular findings as they pertain to the assessment of a patient’s functional capacity
• Utilizes active listening and behavioral skills in health counseling
• Demonstrates an understanding of the psychosocial issues affecting adherence to various interventions strategies and the development of an integrated treatment plan

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program supported by CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP
• Respiratory Therapist currently licensed with Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
• Must possess the national advanced level credential: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required upon hire and kept current
• ACLS within 6 months of hire and kept current
• Knowledge of respiratory care principles and procedures
• Knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient care
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be dependable regarding attendance and self-motivated
• Must possess the ability to work independently yet also as a team member
• Must possess the skills and judgment to act quickly, knowledgeably, and appropriately in any situation
• Previous satisfactory Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab experience of one year preferred
• Previous satisfactory Respiratory Care experience relevant to the patient population of this facility

Pulmonary Disease Educator course and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate course completion

• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Eligible for CMH Employee Referral Bonus