Respiratory Therapist 2 - Adult

Vets2industry; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality respiratory care to patients across various settings. This position offers the opportunity to work in dynamic environments, including adult ICUs and emergency departments, ensuring that you utilize your skills in therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, the organization provides an array of benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and generous leave policies. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Vacation - up to 208 hours per year

Sick Leave - 64 hours per year

10 paid holidays per year

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care

$25K term life insurance

Retirement plan options

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Current LRCP credential issued by the State of Oregon is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions including airway management and ventilator management.
• Perform diagnostic procedures like arterial blood sampling and point of care testing.

Skills

Airway Management

Therapeutic Gases

Ventilator Management

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Diagnostic Procedures

Bedside Spirometry

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Spirometry Tools

Job description

Department Overview

This is an Adult Respiratory Care position. Work units include South Waterfront, adult ICUs, Emergency Department, and pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards.

Respiratory Care Practitioners at OHSU provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.

Function/Duties of Position

***New-hires are eligible for hiring & relocation bonuses***

• Provides therapeutic interventions including but not limited to: airway management, therapeutic gases and ventilator management, newborn resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including but not limited to: sampling of arterial blood, bedside spirometry, spontaneous ventilatory parameters, point of care testing.
• Therapeutic modalities and communication approached with reference to age specific needs of the patient, including Doernbecher Children's Hospital Family Centered Care Program.
• Demonstrates an understanding of current and all new care modalities and equipment.
• Completes all competency testing, required in-services and activities. Takes personal responsibility for maintaining competency for equipment and modalities within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice.
• Seeks assistance in managing workload as needed.
• Recognizes the need for guidance and uses expertise of others when appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate chain-of-command and committee process to effect change.
• Charts and charges all services provided per policy.

Current Positions Open

• Adult Day Shift: Full Time: 1
• Adult Night Shift: Full Time: 2, Part Time: 1

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner's (LRCP) credential issued by the Health Licensing Office for the State of Oregon
• Current, valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (upon hire).
• Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 2 years adult critical care.

Additional Details

This position comes with fabulous benefits! Highlights include:

• Vacation - up to 208 hours per year pending length of service for full-time employees
• Sick Leave - 64 hours per year for full-time employees
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Retirement: Choose between pension plan or employee matching voluntary savings plan
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• OHSU is a non-profit organization, so we qualify for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discounts

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [e-mail].