Respiratory Therapist

PeaceHealth • Cottage Grove, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist for a 0.60 FTE day position. The therapist cares for the cardiopulmonary needs of assigned patients, from routine diagnostic procedures to complex critical-care support, intervention, and transport support as appropriate to the care setting. The role works collaboratively with healthcare team members to support the best outcomes for patients and the organization.

The position provides respiratory care and diagnostic services, assesses and manages patient needs, and operates and maintains patient-related equipment. The therapist may support trauma, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rapid response teams, and may be trained as a core therapist in an ICU or diagnostics area to meet department needs. The work is based in a medical or hospital setting or office environment in Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program or approved alternative education under state regulatory requirements.
• Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner credential.
• ACLS, BLS, and RRT required upon hire or transfer.
• NRP and PALS certifications must be obtained within three months of hire or transfer.
• Ability to perform patient handling up to 35 pounds without assistive equipment or devices; use assistive equipment above that limit.
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around the work area, with occasional sitting; occasionally carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull 1–25 pounds of force.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, squat, or kneel.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted), and ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to work with exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of acute-care experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• At least one year of experience in a pulmonary function lab.
• Experience in ICU, pediatrics, or obstetrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, including diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial or capillary blood gas draws and analysis, advanced airway care, and life support.
• Assess patients, including monitoring laboratory results, hemodynamics, and radiology findings.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to patient age.
• Calibrate, clean, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot patient-related equipment and instruments; assemble and store cleaned equipment.
• Participate in in-house interdepartmental and intradepartmental educational in-services and attend outside seminars and workshops as requested by the Manager.
• Participate in department tasks such as audits, quality assurance, statistical record keeping, patient charting, and special projects specified by the Manager.
• May serve on trauma, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rapid response teams.
• Manage ventilators and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV), ensuring safe, evidence-based settings and appropriate changes.
• May become trained as a core therapist in an ICU or diagnostics area, such as pulmonary function testing or the Sleep Lab, to meet department needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree