Respiratory Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health in Oregon is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a dedicated team delivering cardiopulmonary care. You will perform ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support, while assessing and implementing care plans for diverse patient needs.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work under pressure, and commitment to patient well-being. This hospital emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification is required.
• Oregon Respiratory Care License is required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP required or plan to obtain within stated timeframe.
• BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient and family to gather home and health history.
• Read prescriptions and administer respiratory therapy.
• Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment.
• Set up and operate ventilators and related devices.

Skills

Interviews patients

Theory to practice

Calm under pressure

Critical thinking

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Therapeutic gas delivery

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.

• 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.

Student loan repayment program as well as relocation assistance offered!

Job Requirements Required

• 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