Registered Respiratory Therapist - at Shepherd Health Care System Hermiston

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

Day & Night Shifts available.

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

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

Compensation Range: $35.55 - $54.79

Nigh Shift Differential where applicable

Relocation assistance available.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases.
• Regular exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Potential exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste.

• 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.

• 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.