Respiratory Therapist-Reg

Samaritan Albany General Hospital; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Albany General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care across diverse patient populations. Care is initiated by physician order and executed according to approved protocols, with emphasis on patient safety and evidence-based practices.

The role involves performing assessments, diagnostics, and therapeutics, and includes education for patients and families about therapy options and equipment to optimize recovery and comfort.

Qualifications

• Current NBRC registration required.
• Duties performed under physician orders and approved protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care including assessment, diagnostics and therapeutics.
• Educate patients and families about therapy and equipment used.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

NBRC registration

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Provides effective respiratory care through approved client assessment, diagnostics, therapeutics and education. Provision of services is initiated by physician order and approved protocols.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• Samaritan Health Services Respiratory Therapy team delivers treatment and diagnostic patient care services to critical and non-critical patients. We serve all age groups and patient populations using evidence-based techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration by National Board of Respiratory Care (NB