Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights

Mountain West Medical Center; Springfield, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain West Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN Night shifts. You will assess patients, apply and evaluate respiratory therapy, and perform procedures according to prescriptions and policies.

You will instruct patients about therapies, operate and maintain equipment, and share updates with the care team. Required NBRC certification, BLS, ACLS/PALS within 3-6 months, with 18+ months hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care or related field.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT).
• BLS required; ACLS & PALS within 3 months; NRP within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' respiratory status.
• Applies and evaluates appropriate therapy.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures per prescriptions and policies.
• Instructs patients about prescribed therapies.
• Operates, cleans and maintains respiratory care equipment.
• Shares patient information with the care team.
• Assists with department quality assurance and performance improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Therapy administration

Equipment maintenance

Team communication

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

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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