Columbia Memorial Hospital
Respiratory Therapist - Cardiac Rehab
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Astoria, Oregon, United States, 97103
Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist – Columbia Memorial Hospital
Columbia Memorial Hospital (Astoria, OR) – Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
Full Time, Days, Shift Length: 10
Sign‑On Bonus – $10,000 Zero seniority applicants who meet all other conditions receive a sign‑on bonus. To receive the bonus, the applicant must sign an offer letter by June 30 2026 and begin working within three weeks of acceptance. Full details of payment conditions are available from Human Resources.
Employee Referral Bonus – Priority Recruitment
Job Responsibilities The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the care of assigned patients of all ages in accordance with departmental standards, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include detailed initial and ongoing patient assessments, administration and evaluation of respiratory care treatments, supervision of others in respiratory care delivery, and accurate performance of pulmonary and cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Job Requirements • Thorough knowledge of respiratory care principles and procedures. • Knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient care. • Read, write, speak and understand English. • Flex up for short‑term needs such as vacations or illness; flex down or leave early if workload does not support full shift. • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of pulmonary and cardiovascular findings related to assessment of functional capacity. • Use active listening and behavioral skills in health counseling. • Understand psychosocial issues affecting adherence to interventions and develop integrated treatment plans. • Dependable attendance and self‑motivation. • Work independently and team‑oriented. • Act quickly, knowledgeably, and appropriately in any situation.
License/Certification Respiratory Therapist licensed with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Must hold the national advanced level credential; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required upon hire and thereafter kept current. ACLS within 6 months of hire and thereafter kept current. Pulmonary Disease Educator course and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate course completion preferred.
Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its predecessor. Preferred prior satisfactory Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab experience of one year. Continuing education: 15 hours every 2 years to maintain state licensure; 30 hours every 5 years for National Board for Respiratory Care credentials.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance Walking and standing for the duration of duty. Long shifts and occasional overtime. Ability to lift and transfer patients with coworker assistance. Normal or corrected vision and hearing required. Manual dexterity required to operate equipment. Subject to physical and emotional stress of fast‑paced work environment. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases. Pushes/pulls loaded adult stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, crash carts and equipment carts. Transfers patients to/from cars, stretchers, beds, chairs and ambulates as necessary. Tolerates bending, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for 8–12 hours (shift dependent). Lifts or carries up to 50 lbs.
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Sign‑On Bonus – $10,000 Zero seniority applicants who meet all other conditions receive a sign‑on bonus. To receive the bonus, the applicant must sign an offer letter by June 30 2026 and begin working within three weeks of acceptance. Full details of payment conditions are available from Human Resources.
Employee Referral Bonus – Priority Recruitment
Job Responsibilities The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the care of assigned patients of all ages in accordance with departmental standards, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include detailed initial and ongoing patient assessments, administration and evaluation of respiratory care treatments, supervision of others in respiratory care delivery, and accurate performance of pulmonary and cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Job Requirements • Thorough knowledge of respiratory care principles and procedures. • Knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient care. • Read, write, speak and understand English. • Flex up for short‑term needs such as vacations or illness; flex down or leave early if workload does not support full shift. • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of pulmonary and cardiovascular findings related to assessment of functional capacity. • Use active listening and behavioral skills in health counseling. • Understand psychosocial issues affecting adherence to interventions and develop integrated treatment plans. • Dependable attendance and self‑motivation. • Work independently and team‑oriented. • Act quickly, knowledgeably, and appropriately in any situation.
License/Certification Respiratory Therapist licensed with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Must hold the national advanced level credential; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required upon hire and thereafter kept current. ACLS within 6 months of hire and thereafter kept current. Pulmonary Disease Educator course and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate course completion preferred.
Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its predecessor. Preferred prior satisfactory Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab experience of one year. Continuing education: 15 hours every 2 years to maintain state licensure; 30 hours every 5 years for National Board for Respiratory Care credentials.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance Walking and standing for the duration of duty. Long shifts and occasional overtime. Ability to lift and transfer patients with coworker assistance. Normal or corrected vision and hearing required. Manual dexterity required to operate equipment. Subject to physical and emotional stress of fast‑paced work environment. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases. Pushes/pulls loaded adult stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, crash carts and equipment carts. Transfers patients to/from cars, stretchers, beds, chairs and ambulates as necessary. Tolerates bending, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for 8–12 hours (shift dependent). Lifts or carries up to 50 lbs.
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