Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights

1706-McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

1706-McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN Nights. The role includes assessing respiratory status, applying therapies, and performing prescribed procedures per medical orders and department policies.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care with NBRC credentials, BLS, and ACLS/PALS within 3 months (NRP within 6 months). Hospital-based experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS within 3 months; NRP within 6 months.
• Minimum 18 months hospital-based clinical experience with respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status and document findings.
• Apply and evaluate prescribed respiratory therapies.
• Perform respiratory procedures per orders and protocols.
• Instruct patients on prescribed therapies and safety.
• Operate, clean, and maintain respiratory equipment.
• Share patient information with care team and participate in QA activities.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Clinical procedures

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

NBRC Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights

Position Details:
Hourly Base Rate: $37.66 - $47.94 + 10% resource differential
Shift: Varies
Hours Per Week: Varies
Date Posted: 09/16/2026

Job Summary:

• Assesses patients' respiratory status.
• Applies and evaluates appropriate therapy.
• Performs all respiratory therapy procedures for patients according to medical prescription and departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Instructs/teaches patients about therapy prescribed for them.
• Operates, cleans and maintains electrical, pneumatic and manual equipment used for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory care patients.
• Shares patient care information with nursing, physicians and others involved in the care of patients.
• Assists with department research associated with quality assurance and performance improvement efforts.

Educational/Licensing:

• Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care. Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).
• BLS required.
• ACLS & PALS required within 3 months of hire; NRP required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 months of clinical practice in a hospital setting, either as an RCP or as a participant in clinical training as part of a respiratory care program.
• Knowledge of theory and application of all diagnostic and therapeutic modes of respiratory care.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Respiratory Therapy.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

C-ARC-BLS

C-NBRC CRT Crt Resp Ther

L-OR-Respiratory Therapst

Preferred

C-ARC-PALS

C-ARC-ALS

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