Acute Care Respiratory Therapy Technician

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, OR, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform basic and advanced therapeutic procedures and monitor patients. You will compute medications and coordinate care with physicians and nursing staff, ensuring accurate implementation of orders.

Minimum requirements include graduation from a Respiratory Care program, BLS, and CPR credentials. ACLS, NRP, and PALS are preferred, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school for Respiratory Care with appropriate licensure.
• Knowledge of acid/base/electrolyte relationships is preferred.
• Ventilator settings adjustment using metric measurements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic/advanced therapeutic procedures and monitors patient data.
• Transcribes/implements physician orders and coordinates patient care with physicians and nursing staff.
• Troubleshoots clinical problems and communicates unusual cases to supervision.

Skills

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate of Respiratory Care program

Job description

Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, OR, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform basic and advanced therapeutic procedures and monitor patients. You will compute medications and coordinate care with physicians and nursing staff, ensuring accurate implementation of orders.

Minimum requirements include graduation from a Respiratory Care program, BLS, and CPR credentials. ACLS, NRP, and PALS are preferred, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.