Respiratory Therapist Part-Time Days

Trinity Health; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Relocation incentive

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. The role handles routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and advanced interventions per physician orders.

The position includes day shift (6am–6:30pm) with on-call after hours; sign-on/relocation incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• Oregon license to practice respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS within 6 months.
• NRP/other SAHS certifications may be required per crosswalk.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and ventilator management.
• Deliver aerosols and assist with bronchoscopy.
• Arterial line placement, ABG sampling and interpretation.
• Routinely round with physicians in critical care units; precept staff.
• Complete all mandatory training on time.
• Adjust care according to protocols and patient condition.

Skills

Ventilator management

Clinical judgement

Mentorship

Team rounds

Education

RRT NBRC

Oregon license to practice

BLS certified

ACLS/PALS within 6 months

Tools

Ventilator equipment

ABG analyzers

Bronchoscopy equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description:

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:

• Procedures include, but are not limited to, 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, arterial sampling and ABG analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modifies the 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.