Respiratory Therapist

CHI; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established cardiopulmonary care team. You will perform ventilation support, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments, while applying clinical judgment in routine and emergent patient care.

The role emphasizes emergency responsiveness, patient-focused care, and collaboration with a skilled RT team. Relocation and student loan assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required/strongly preferred.
• Oregon Respiratory Care License required.
• BLS within 30 days, ACLS/PALS/NRP within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient and family to obtain health and psychosocial history.
• Reads prescriptions and assesses patient condition to administer therapy.
• Inspects, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment.
• Sets up and operates ventilators and gas administration devices.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 60 days

PALS within 60 days

NRP within 60 days

RRT credential

Oregon license

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

Student loan repayment program as well as relocation assistance offered!

• Interviews patient and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health and psychosocial history.
• Reads prescriptions, reviews patient information, and assesses patient condition, to administer respiratory therapy..
• Observes, inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment..
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

Job Requirements

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Oregon Respiratory Care License
• AHA BLS within 30 days
• ACLS within 60 days
• PALS within 60 days
• NRP within 60 days

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Where You'll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$40.10 - $52.26 /hour