Respiratory Therapist

PeaceHealth • Cottage Grove, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, 0.90 FTE day position in Cottage Grove, Oregon. The anticipated schedule is Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, with 12-hour day shifts. The salary range is $40.11–$60.17; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

The Respiratory Therapist cares for the cardio-pulmonary needs of assigned patients, from routine diagnostic procedures to complex critical care support, intervention, and transport support as applicable to the care setting. The role works collaboratively with the healthcare team to support good outcomes for patients and the organization. Responsibilities include respiratory care, patient assessment and care planning, equipment maintenance, participation in education and department projects, and possible service on emergency response teams. The therapist may also receive training in an ICU or diagnostics area to meet department needs.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, or an approved alternative education pathway under state regulatory requirements.
• At least two years of experience (the description does not specify whether this is required or preferred).
• Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner credential required.
• ACLS, BLS, and RRT required upon hire or transfer.
• NRP and PALS certifications must be obtained within three months of hire or transfer.
• Patient handling without assistive equipment or devices is limited to no greater than 35 pounds.
• Ability to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around the work area, with occasional sitting.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds occasionally and exert 1–25 pounds of push/pull force occasionally.
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, or kneel occasionally.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits; glasses, contacts, and hearing aids are permitted.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience as a Respiratory Therapist (at least one year preferred).
• Experience in a pulmonary function lab (preferred).
• Experience in ICU, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, including diagnostic testing, oxygen and medication delivery, bronchial hygiene, arterial or capillary blood gas collection 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 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 as a member of 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 train 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 EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

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