Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

Providence • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Senior Respiratory Therapist demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of contemporary respiratory therapy principles and is fully competent in all aspects of the role, including the core skills of an associate-level Respiratory Therapist. The practitioner performs most duties independently in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and collaborates with physicians and nurses to plan and implement patient care. Department and unit-specific orientation is required.

The practitioner assists physicians with the delivery and direction of respiratory therapy. Depending on training and experience, duties may include operating and maintaining complex ventilatory support systems, monitoring and resuscitation devices, performing respiratory care procedures and patient assessments, conducting diagnostic procedures, and providing oxygen therapy. Other qualified patient-care functions may also be performed. The role requires birth center, emergency medicine, and ICU competency, and the practitioner may be routinely assigned to these units. The practitioner may hold additional national board certifications and may train students and new hires.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent education/experience.
• Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider ACLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider PALS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• National Provider NRP certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics within 90 days of hire.
• AARC preceptor certification within 6 months (180 days) of hire.
• 3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience in an acute care setting.
• 1 year of experience in a Birth Center/Labor and Delivery.
• Birthplace, emergency medicine, and ICU competency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an AMA-accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Additional national board certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with the delivery and direction of respiratory therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to plan and implement patient care.
• Perform respiratory therapy duties independently in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Operate and maintain complex ventilatory support systems, monitoring and resuscitation devices, as qualified by training and experience.
• Perform respiratory care procedures, patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and oxygen therapy, as qualified.
• Perform other patient-care functions for which qualified.
• Work in the birth center, emergency medicine, and ICU as assigned.
• Train students and new hires, as applicable.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, ample parking.
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for eligible staff working within the Portland Service Area, with specified location exclusions.
• Medical Plan Assistance Program offering free or reduced-cost coverage for qualifying caregivers and eligible dependents.
• Tuition reimbursement and education programs, including 100% tuition-paid options and up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and master's degrees in the Guild catalog; required books and fees are covered or reimbursable at select schools up to program funding limits.
• Paid Time Off of up to 25 days per year for benefit-eligible caregivers.
• Retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions alongside employee contributions.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance Program offering up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

What This Job Offers

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