Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus. Join to apply for the Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus role at Good Shepherd Health Care System
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This range is provided by Good Shepherd Health Care System. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $35.55/hr - $54.79/hr

Schedule: Day Shift, 0.9 FTE - 36 hours/week

Additional details: Shift differential available where applicable. Relocation assistance available.

Provide care and treatment for patients with respiratory and cardiac illnesses. Adhere to the assigned work schedule.

• Set up and operate various respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and illnesses, working with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.
• Operate Hamilton ventilators, Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) systems, and HiFlow devices.
• Utilize Epic as the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs after hours and on weekends using MAC 15 carts.
• Attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries.
• Respond to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Trauma, and Code Stroke calls.
• Provide support during ground transports for intubated patients, as needed.
• Core staffing consists of two therapists available 24/7/365.

• Prolonged standing or walking is required.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, or moving of equipment.
• Regularly lift heavy supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds.

• Exposure to infections and contagious diseases is possible.
• Regular exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Potential exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste.

• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Respiratory Care License.
• Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Current BLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS required at time of hire or completed within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Two years of clinical experience including all ages of patients preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care