Respiratory Therapist Part-Time Days

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation incentives

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, OR is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Days Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team. Enjoy the scenic Baker City while contributing to high-level patient care and on-call coverage after scheduled day shifts.

WHO YOU ARE: a licensed Oregon Respiratory Care practitioner, NBRC-registered (RRT), and current/soon-to-be BLS; ACLS/PALS within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• License to practice respiratory care in Oregon.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC.
• BLS certification required at hire; ACLS/PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS; NRP/ACLS/PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and ventilator management.
• Provide airway care and pulmonary diagnostics.
• Deliver medicated aerosols and bronchial hygiene therapy.
• Administer non-invasive ventilation and lung expansion therapy.
• Perform intubation, CPR, and bronchoscopy assistance as needed.
• Place arterial lines and obtain ABG samples.
• Analyze ABGs and interpret results for care decisions.
• Collaborate with physicians in critical care rounds.
• Act as preceptor and mentor for staff.

Skills

RRT

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS within 6 months

Education

Oregon Respiratory Care License

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift

Position Summary and Highlights: Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, OR is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Days Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team! Join one of America's Best Large Employers and enjoy the scenery and outdoor activities Baker City offers it's residents. Position may be eligible for Sign On and Relocation Incentives. This position provides both routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and advanced interventions such as intubation, CPR, and bronchoscopy assistance, in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. The role requires independent clinical judgment, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and active mentorship of new and existing staff.

Why Join Saint Alphonsus? Saint Alphonsus Health System is recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes. Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus for those who qualify. Day 1 Benefits – colleagues are eligible for our plans from their very first day of work. Schedule: Position is scheduled for 24 hours a week on day shift from 6am to 6:30pm. Colleagues also work on call after scheduled day shift in Baker City.

Minimum Qualifications

• License to practice respiratory care in the state they are performing respiratory care services in Oregon.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS) NRP, ACLS and PALS certifications are required within 6 months.
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

What You Will Do

• Respiratory assessment
• Airway and ventilator management
• Bi-level non-invasive ventilation management
• Pulmonary diagnostics
• Delivery of medicated aerosols
• Bronchial hygiene therapy
• Lung expansion therapy
• Intubation
• CPR
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Arterial line placement and arterial sampling
• ABG analysis and interpretation
• Demonstrates ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modify care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols
• Routinely make rounds with physicians in critical care units
• Acts as preceptor, actively supports, and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members
• Performs arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conducts ABG analysis and interprets results
• Completes all mandatory training requirements on time
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.