Respiratory Therapist - RRT - Days

Mckenzie-Willamette-Medical-Center-1; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Day shift. This role offers 36 hours per week with an hourly base rate of $37.66–$47.94.

Responsibilities include assessing respiratory status, applying therapy, performing procedures, educating patients, operating and maintaining equipment, and collaborating with nursing and physicians to ensure high-quality care. ACLS, PALS and NRP requirements apply within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• NBRC CRT or CRT Respiratory Therapy credential; BLS required.
• ACLS & PALS within 3 months; NRP within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's respiratory status.
• Applies and evaluates appropriate therapy.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures per prescription and policies.
• Instructs patients about prescribed therapy.
• Operates and maintains respiratory care equipment; shares information with care team.
• Supports department research for quality assurance.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Patient education

Equipment operation

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care

Tools

NBRC credentials

Job description

Description

Respiratory Therapist - RRT - Days

Hourly Base Rate: $37.66-$47.94
Shift: Day shift
Hours Per Week: 36 hours/week
Date Posted: 08/06/2026

Job Summary:

• Assesses patient's 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.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Respiratory Therapy or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

C-NBRC CRT Crt Resp Ther

L-OR-Respiratory Therapst

C-ARC-BLS

Preferred

C-ARC-ALS

C-ARC-PALS

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