Respiratory Therapist, Registered - PRN (2 Positions)

lakehealthdistrict; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Health District in Oregon seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for PRN shifts. You'll care for patients newborn to geriatric with cardiorespiratory issues, operate ventilators, pulmonary function equipment, and blood gas analyzers under physician orders.

You'll collaborate with physicians and nurses, participate in 12-hour rotating shifts, and maintain certification requirements including BLS and ACLS/NRP within one month. This role shares on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a 2-year respiratory therapy program.
• NBRC registration required.
• BLS certification; ACLS and NRP within 1 month of hire.
• Licensed to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state of Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients of all ages with cardiorespiratory problems using diagnostic and treatment modalities.
• Operate respiratory equipment including ventilators and oxygen delivery devices.
• Perform blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing.
• Conduct resuscitative measures with monitors and defibrillators.
• Act as a resource for physicians and nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

High school graduate

2-year program in respiratory therapy

NBRC registration

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gases

Spirometry

Oxygen devices

Job description

Description

Position Details

PRN (as needed), 12-hour shifts, rotating schedule, shared call.

Position Summary

Responsible for treating patients of all ages from newborn to geriatric with cardiorespiratory problems using a variety of diagnostic and treatment modalities. Acts as a resource for physicians and nurses. Administers a variety of treatments and therapies to patients, most of which require operation of respiratory equipment such oxygen delivery devices, nebulizers, aerosol units, ventilators, pulmonary function spirometry, blood gas analyzers and cardiac stress testing equipment, as ordered by a physician. Performs resuscitative measures using monitors, defibrillators, and mechanical respirators.

Requirements

Education

High school graduate or equivalent. Typically requires completion of 2-year program and NBRC registration.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT). Must have current BLS certification and become ACLS, NRP certified within one (1) month of hire. Licensed to practice Respiratory Therapy in the State of Oregon. Must supply RRT diploma or transcripts.

Experience

Previous clinical experience practicing general respiratory therapy with experience in ICU, ER, Newborn, Pediatric and Cardiac Stress testing ABG sampling and analysis, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Cardiac Event and Holter monitoring preferred.

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.