Respiratory Therapist - Casual Part-Time (Ventilators)

CommonSpirit Health; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 55,104 - 71,635; Part time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health in Oregon is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care for patients with breathing issues. You will perform treatments from nebulizers to ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and external ventilation support.

You will apply assessment skills and critical thinking to create care plans and respond calmly to routine and emergent situations. A strong sense of urgency and dedication to patient well-being are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• Oregon Respiratory Care License required.
• AHA BLS within 30 days required.
• ACLS within 60 days required.
• PALS within 60 days required.
• NRP within 60 days required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient and family to obtain home environment and health history.
• Reads prescriptions, reviews patient information, and assesses 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 and oxygen delivery systems.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's 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

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

CHI Mercy Health in Oregon is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care for patients with breathing issues. You will perform treatments from nebulizers to ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and external ventilation support.

You will apply assessment skills and critical thinking to create care plans and respond calmly to routine and emergent situations. A strong sense of urgency and dedication to patient well-being are essential to succeed.