Registered Respiratory Therapist - Ontario - Part Time

Saint Alphonsus; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation incentives

Day 1 Benefits

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, OR is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Mixed Shift Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team. This role involves routine and emergency respiratory care, including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, and airway care.

Position may be eligible for sign-on and relocation incentives. You will participate in rounds, mentor staff, and provide high-quality care in a community with outdoor activities and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• BLS required at hire; ACLS/PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.
• NRP, ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessment and ventilator management in both routine and emergency scenarios.
• Assist with pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and bronchoscopy support.
• Apply independent clinical judgment and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Precept and mentor new and existing staff to maintain high care standards.
• Perform arterial line insertions and ABG sampling and interpretation.

Skills

BLS certification

NRP/ACLS/PALS within 6 months

Education

RRT NBRC certification

Oregon Respiratory Care License

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

Position Summary and Highlights

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, OR is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Mixed Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team! Join one of America's Best Large Employers and enjoy the scenery and outdoor activities Ontario offers it's residents.

***Position May Be Eligible for Sign On and Relocation Incentives***

This position provides both routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and advanced interventions such as intubation, CPR, and bronchoscopy assistance, in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. The role requires independent clinical judgment, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and active mentorship of new and existing staff.

Why Join Saint Alphonsus?

• Saint Alphonsus Health System is recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes.
• Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus for those who qualify.
• Day 1 Benefits – colleagues are eligible for our plans from their very first day of work.
• Schedule: Position is scheduled for 24 hours a week.
• Ontario offers several outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and the scenic beauty of the Owyhee Mountains all while being only one hour from the Boise airport. Ontario has a great balance of small town charm, with easy access to essential amenities. This is a unique opportunity to care for those in your community alongside a supportive leadership team!

Minimum Qualifications

• License to practice respiratory care in the state they are performing respiratory care services in Oregon.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS) NRP, ACLS and PALS certifications are required within 6 months.
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

What You Will Do

• Procedures include, but are not limited to, respiratory assessment, airway and ventilator management, bi-level non-invasive ventilation management pulmonary diagnostics, delivery of medicated aerosols, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy, intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy assistance, arterial line placement, arterial sampling and ABG analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modifies the care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols.
• Routinely make rounds with physicians in critical care units. Acts as preceptor, actively supports, and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members.
• Performs arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conducts ABG analysis and interprets results.
• Completes all mandatory training requirements on time.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.