Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.000001 | On Call | Variable Hours/Variable Days

Salary: Wages start at $39.92 an hour and the midpoint is $49.90 an hour. Increases are based years of experience in the field. Plus, you will earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours:

• $1.79 extra for working between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• $3.75 extra for working between 11:01pm and 7:00am
• $1.60 extra for working weekends

Position Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 at Asante is an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner has acquired additional credentialing and competencies as outlined in the Respiratory Critical Care Orientation, Respiratory Care Services Competency Evaluation and Respiratory Care Services' Career Ladder, in one or more of the following: Adult Critical Care, Pediatric Care, Neonatal Care, Pulmonary Function Technology, Team leadership. The RCP-2 may enable the practitioner to perform respiratory care duties in the adult intensive care units, attend to patients in the ER and/or provide pediatric floor care if applicable. Responsibilities may also include management of blood gas labs, as assigned for specific job roles.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or respiratory related sciences, preferred

Experience

• Successful applicants should have experience specific to the posted Advanced Practitioner specialty position. Such experience should indicate that the applicant would be able to demonstrate advanced competencies after completion of orientation(s).

Licensure/Certifications

• Current or former RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• RT-P: Respiratory Therapist licensed by Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO) required upon start
• Temp license may be considered and permanent license must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• For Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH); PALS, ACLS, and NRP must be obtained within 6 months of start
• For Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC); NRP must be obtained within 6 months of start

Preferred Licensure/Certifications at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified from American Heart Association
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA)
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor certification by the American Heart Association

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills as well as effective communication skills
• Ability to assess the patient/situation, analyze the data, formulate a plan, and then implement the plan
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment utilizing consistent and appropriate communication as both a team member and leader

Total Rewards Package

• Earn a competitive and progressive salary
• Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
• On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
• Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
• Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
• Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans

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Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.