Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15K Sign-OnGood Shepherd Health Care System • Hermiston, OR, US

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15K Sign-On

Good Shepherd Health Care System • Hermiston, OR, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Schedule : Night Shift, 0.9 FTE - 36 hours / week

Compensation Range : $35.55 - $54.79

Shift differential available where applicable.
Relocation assistance available.

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System

At Good Shepherd Health Care System , we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

Independent & Financially Stable organization

Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.

State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services

Supportive Administration & Culture

Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.

Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.

Position Definition :

Provide care and treatment for patients with respiratory and cardiac illnesses. Adhere to the assigned work schedule.

Essential Job Functions :

Set up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and illnesses, working with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.

Utilize Hamilton ventilators, Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) systems, and HiFlow devices.

Use Epic as the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Perform 12-lead EKGs after hours and on weekends using MAC 15 carts.

Attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries.

Respond to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Trauma, and Code Stroke calls.

Participate in ground transports with intubated patients, as needed.

Core staffing consists of two therapists available 24 / 7 / 365.

Physical Demands :

Prolonged periods of standing or walking are required.

Frequent pushing, pulling, or moving of equipment.

Regularly lift heavy supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions :

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases.

Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Potential exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste.

Additional Responsibilities :

Demonstrates proficiency in technical, clerical, and interpersonal aspects of respiratory care.

Provide care for patients with conditions such as COPD, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses.

Communicate effectively with patients, team members, and healthcare providers.

Stay up-to-date with regulatory standards, patient safety goals, and other requirements, integrating this knowledge into care and system design.

Exhibit strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and facilitation skills in complex situations.

Required Qualifications :

Current, unencumbered Oregon State Respiratory Care License.

Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Current BLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS required at time of hire or completed within 90 days of hire.

Two years of clinical experience including all ages of patients preferred.

Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus.

Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

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