Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,186 - 78,908; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Portland, Oregon, vital for caring for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include ventilator management, EKGs, and serving on the code team, all performed in accordance with physician orders.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, a current state RCPRT license, and prefer at least one year of experience. A commitment to excellence is essential to our mission of making life better for others.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• One-year experience preferred.
• Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCPRT) license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy and ventilator management.
• Document patient records accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Advanced level clinical skills

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Documentation skills

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Legacy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Portland, Oregon, vital for caring for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include ventilator management, EKGs, and serving on the code team, all performed in accordance with physician orders.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, a current state RCPRT license, and prefer at least one year of experience. A commitment to excellence is essential to our mission of making life better for others.