Respiratory Therapist

PeaceHealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The general salary range for this job opening is $33.23 – $53.50. The actual hiring rate depends on factors such as responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, and work performance. *** Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance may be available! *** Responsibilities Provides respiratory care to include diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial/capillary blood gas draw and analysis, advanced airway and life support. Patient assessment including the ability to monitor labs, hemodynamics and radiology findings. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individual patient care appropriate to the age of the patients. Calibrates, cleans, sets up, maintains and troubleshoots all patient related equipment and instruments. Assembles and stores cleaned equipment. Participates in in‑house educational in‑services inter and intradepartmental as well as attending outside seminars and workshops, as requested by Manager. Participates in various intermittent department tasks including, but not limited to, audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting and other special projects as specified by Manager. May act as a member of trauma, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rapid response teams. Responsible for ventilator and Non‑invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) management including ensuring safe, evidence‑based setting with appropriate changes. May become trained as a core therapist in an ICU or diagnostics area (e.g., PFT or Sleep Lab) to meet department needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of 2‑year AMA‑approved Respiratory Care Program; or approved alternative education as outlined in the state regulatory requirements. Must pass the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist exam within 6 months of hire. Must maintain a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of practice. Must maintain RRT certification (e.g., CEU’s, etc.); exceptions for RCP’s noted above. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at date of hire. Must maintain all certifications, competencies and licensure as required by the department or as regulated by state or federal agencies. ACLS required for staff conducting stress tests. Therapists perform EEGs. Minimum of two years of experience in acute care as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred. Experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics preferred. Note: may obtain within 6 months of hire, per language above under Education section allowing 6 months from date of hire to pass the RRT exam. Benefits PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions, paid time off, employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement PeaceHealth requires a completed primary vaccine series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be up‑to‑date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to the start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested. Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr