Respiratory Therapist Part-Time

Employment Type:

Part time Shift: Day Shift

Position Summary and Highlights:
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, OR is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Days Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team! Join one of America's Best Large Employers and enjoy the scenery and outdoor activities Baker City offers it's residents. Position may be eligible for Sign On and Relocation Incentives. This position provides both routine and emergency respiratory therapy procedures, including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, airway care, and advanced interventions such as intubation, CPR, and bronchoscopy assistance, in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.

The role requires independent clinical judgment, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and active mentorship of new and existing staff.

Why Join Saint Alphonsus? Saint Alphonsus Health System is recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes. Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus for those who qualify. Day 1 Benefits – colleagues are eligible for our plans from their very first day of work.

Schedule:

Position is scheduled for 24 hours a week on day shift from 6am to 6:30pm. Colleagues also work on call after scheduled day shift in Baker City.

• License to practice respiratory care in the state they are performing respiratory care services in Oregon.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS) NRP, ACLS and PALS certifications are required within 6 months.
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

• Respiratory assessment
• Airway and ventilator management
• Bi-level non-invasive ventilation management
• Pulmonary diagnostics
• Delivery of medicated aerosols
• Bronchial hygiene therapy
• Lung expansion therapy
• Intubation
• CPR
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Arterial line placement and arterial sampling
• ABG analysis and interpretation
• Demonstrates ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modify care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols
• Routinely make rounds with physicians in critical care units
• Acts as preceptor, actively supports, and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members
• Performs arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conducts ABG analysis and interprets results
• Completes all mandatory training requirements on time
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). You can also follow Trinity Health on Linked In.