Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.As our Respiratory Therapist you will deliver life-saving care across diverse patient populations.Everyday you will administer competent respiratory care across all specialty areas (ER, Neonatal, Pedi, Geriatric, Critical Care), directly impacting critical outcomes.To be successful in this role you will possess the following:Comprehensive Respiratory Care: Competently deliver all Respiratory Care procedures per policy, including monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, and patient assessment.Vital Monitoring: Understand ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, and interpret blood work results.Education & Training: Provide patient teaching and training.Accurate Documentation: Maintain accurate/complete records of all procedures.Order Verification & Reporting: Verify physician orders; receive/give accurate reports; update patient profile card.Continuous Improvement: Attend department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.Communication: Keep Supervisor apprised of workload/patient acuity changes. Student Loan Repayment Program and Relocation Assistance offered! Required:Graduate from a two (2) year AMA approved School for Respiratory Care; passing score on the NBRC entry level examination.Current Oregon State Respiratory Care license.Current AHA BLS certification.Current AHA ACLS, PALS, NRP within three (3) months of hire. Preferred: Neonate experience.CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021.CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.