REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PER-DIEM - NOCS RRT

Job Description

Job Description

Is the breath of life your skill? Help patients breathe better and end the day by knowing you made a difference.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC) has a NOCS, Per Diem opening for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The RRT identifies and prioritizes the needs of a patient by using proper assessment, leading to required treatment and care with the ability to educate patients on treatments and care of the cardiopulmonary system.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Requirements :

• Graduate from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Associate of Science Degree is required.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP - license in Oregon is required.
• National Board of Respiratory Care credentialing is required.
• Have and maintain Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) / Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) / Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.
• One year of experience in Respiratory Therapy and pulmonary medicine in an acute-care setting is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a drive to provide exceptional service.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational skills, and computer proficiency specifically in Microsoft Office and online software.

Shifts / Schedule :

Employment with Southern Coos Hospital is contingent upon an acceptable pre-employment drug screening and background check.

U.S. Citizenship : All applicants must be U.S. citizens or have proper authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor a Visa and Permanent Residency for this position.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join our teams. Reasonable accommodation is available to access job openings or apply for a job.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is a drug-free, tobacco-free, and smoke-free campus.