Respiratory Therapist

Job Opportunity

This is a night shift position with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts from 18:30 to 07:00. The role requires licensure in Polysomnography and the position will not float between units. On-call or weekend work is mandatory, with a special emphasis on Friday night shifts extending into Saturday morning. Candidates must be prepared to commit to a block schedule.

Patient Ratios

• Night Patient Ratio: 2:1

Special Requirements

• Must possess an Oregon state license in hand upon application.

Facility Information

Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care

• Total Staff Beds: 108
• Scrub Color: Any RN/Allied professionals may wear any color; scrubs are provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, PACU, and Maternal Child units.
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Expected Timelines

Expect a processing time of approximately 4-6 weeks for the position placement, though this may vary based on the applicant. Candidates are advised to apply and submit all necessary documents as soon as possible.

License Requirements

Applicants must be able to take the Oregon State Law & Rules Exam in the Oregon office. The completion of fingerprinting and application is required before starting the exam procedures to avoid delays.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• License: BLS, RPSGT, OR Polysomnography License
• Experience: At least 1 year required in a relevant field
• Skills:
  • End-Tidal CO2 Monitoring
  • Adult Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
  • Baseline Sleep Polysomnography
  • CPAP/BiPAP administration
  • Interpretation of PSG scoring
  • Patient education on sleep disorders

Patient Care Information

• Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, Periodic Limb Movement Syndrome
• Unit Equipment: Specialized sleep study equipment

Additional Details

Travel personnel may be required to float between nearby facilities and should be flexible with work schedules. Candidates should not reach out to facility contacts directly unless instructed for an interview. Two professional references covering at least one year of work are required prior to starting the position.

Interested candidates should ensure flexibility regarding requested time off and specific scheduling requests during the submission process.