Respiratory Care Practitioner

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.9 | Full Time | 3rd Shift - Nights | Will consider Respiratory Care Practitioners 1s and 2s, details below.

RCP 1 - 

Salary: $36.79 - $50.59

Differentials:

• $1.73 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $3.50 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $1.54 extra for working weekends

RCP 2 - 

Salary: $39.91 - $54.89

Differentials:

• $1.79 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $3.75 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $1.60 extra for working weekends

New Grad’s Encouraged to Apply!

External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!

Position Summary/Qualifications for the Respiratory Care Practitioner 1:

Respiratory Care Practitioners interview examine and care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders using their knowledge of scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology with their knowledge of biomedical engineering and technology to assess, educate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Qualifications 

Education

• Completion of Respiratory Therapy education program and current licensure by the state of Oregon required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or respiratory related sciences, preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• RT-P: Respiratory Therapy - Permanent License by the Oregon Health Authority Licensing Office required upon start. Temp license by the Oregon Health Authority may be considered at the time of hire and permanent licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• An individual licensed prior to January 1, 2018, who obtained licensure with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the NBRC, is not required to obtain the RRT credential
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

Position Summary/Qualifications for the Respiratory Care Practitioner 2:

The  Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 at Asante is an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner that has acquired additional credentialing and competencies as outlined in the Respiratory Critical Care Orientation, Respiratory Care Services Competency Evaluation and Respiratory Care Services’ Career Ladder, in one or more of the following: Adult Critical Care, Pediatric Care, Neonatal Care, Pulmonary Function Technology, Team leadership. The RCP-2 may enable the practitioner to perform respiratory care duties in the adult intensive care units, attend to patients in the ER and/or provide pediatric floor care if applicable. Responsibilities may also include management of blood gas labs, as assigned for specific job roles.

Qualifications 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or respiratory related sciences, preferred.

Experience

• Completion of Respiratory Therapy education program and current licensure by the state of Oregon and experience specific to the posted Advanced Practitioner specialty position is required Successful applicants should have experience specific to the posted Advanced Practitioner specialty position. Such experience should indicate that the applicant would be able to demonstrate advanced competencies after completion of orientation(s).

Licensure/Certifications

• Current or former RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• RT-P: Respiratory Therapy - Permanent License by the Oregon Health Authority Licensing Office required upon start. 
• An individual licensed prior to January 1, 2018, who obtained licensure with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the NBRC, is not required to obtain the RRT credential 
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified from American Heart Association, preferred
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center only.
  
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification by the American Heart Association is preferred 

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation. 
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.