Respiratory Therapist

CHI; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 50,406 - 71,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHI is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist in Pendleton, Oregon. In this role, you will provide life-saving respiratory care to diverse patient populations in various specialty areas, directly impacting patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Respiratory Care, a valid Oregon state license, and current BLS certification. Benefits include a student loan repayment program and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon State Respiratory Care license is required.
• Ability to deliver comprehensive respiratory care procedures.
• Experience in neonatal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life-saving respiratory care across all specialty areas.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and administer medications.
• Maintain accurate/complete records of all procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Medical documentation

Communication

Education

Graduate from a two-year AMA approved School for Respiratory Care

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

Responsibilities

• 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!

A student loan repayment program and relocation assistance are available to qualified candidates.

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.

Where You'll Work

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. The hospital features 4 operating rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health.

Pay Range

$36.59 - $51.94 /hour