Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence Health Plan Group; Medford (OR); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medford Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory care services in accordance with departmental standards and protocols at the Providence Medford Medical Center in Medford, Oregon. The role requires licensure and certification by the American Heart Association and pediatric/neonatal competencies as applicable.

This per-diem position offers a flexible schedule with base pay that reflects experience and market rates for respiratory therapists in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent education/experience.
• Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• BLS (American Heart Association) upon hire.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) within hire
• PALS (American Heart Association) within 90 days of hire
• NRP (American Academy of Pediatrics) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Respiratory Care Services in accordance with departmental standards, policies and protocols.
• Adapt to a variety of responsibilities.
• Interpret patient self-reports or behaviors with consideration of developmental needs across age groups.

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy, or equivalent education/experience

Job description

Description

Perform Respiratory Care Services in accordance with departmental standards, policies and protocols.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:

• Must be able to readily adapt to a variety of responsibilities.

Patient Population Served: Neonates, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Consequently, the employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-report or behavior, and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial and chronological maturation process. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medford Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy, or equivalent education/ experience.
• Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider NRP - American Academy of Pediatrics within 90 days of hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 449840

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Respiratory Care

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Per-Diem

Job Shift: Variable

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 5010 PMMC RESP THERAPY

Address: OR Medford 1111 Crater Lake Ave

Work Location: Providence Medford Medical Center

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $36.56 - $56.77

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.