Registered Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health•Ontario, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, OR is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Nights Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team! This position provides both routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and advanced interventions such as intubation, CPR, and bronchoscopy assistance, in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. The role requires independent clinical judgment, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and active mentorship of new and existing staff. Saint Alphonsus Health System is recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes. Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus for those who qualify. Day 1 Benefits – colleagues are eligible for our plans from their very first day of work. The position is scheduled for 36 hours a week on night shift from 6pm to 6:30am. Ontario offers several outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and the scenic beauty of the Owyhee Mountains all while being only one hour from the Boise airport. Ontario has a great balance of small town charm, with easy access to essential amenities. This is a unique opportunity to care for those in your community alongside a supportive leadership team!

Requirements

License to practice respiratory care in the state they are performing respiratory care services in Oregon.
Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
NRP, ACLS and PALS certifications are required within 6 months.
Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Nice To Haves

ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS

Responsibilities

Provides both routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and advanced interventions such as intubation, CPR, and bronchoscopy assistance, in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
Requires independent clinical judgment.
Participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
Active mentorship of new and existing staff.
Respiratory assessment.
Airway and ventilator management.
Bi-level non-invasive ventilation management.
Pulmonary diagnostics.
Delivery of medicated aerosols.
Bronchial hygiene therapy.
Lung expansion therapy.
Intubation.
CPR.
Bronchoscopy assistance.
Arterial line placement.
Arterial sampling and ABG analysis and interpretation.
Assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modifies the care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols.
Make rounds with physicians in critical care units.
Acts as preceptor, actively supports, and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members.
Performs arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conducts ABG analysis and interprets results.
Completes all mandatory training requirements on time.
Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.