Respiratory Care Practitioner

Location: Seaside, Oregon, United States
Compensation: $68,440 - $106,273 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Industry: Healthcare / Health Services
Experience Level: Associate Level

Global Placement Firm is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner to join an established hospital serving patients and families in Seaside, Oregon.

Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide high-quality respiratory therapy services in a patient-centered hospital environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team, delivering respiratory care services in accordance with established departmental standards, clinical policies, and treatment protocols.

The ideal candidate will possess strong respiratory care expertise, an active Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner license, excellent clinical judgment, and a commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and effective patient care.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external hires and rehires who meet the required qualifications and conditions of payment.

Respiratory Care & Clinical Services

• Perform respiratory care services in accordance with established departmental standards, policies, and protocols.
• Deliver appropriate respiratory therapy treatments and interventions based on patient needs and established care plans.
• Assess patient respiratory status and monitor responses to prescribed treatments.
• Support patients requiring respiratory care across applicable hospital service areas.
• Maintain high standards of clinical accuracy, patient safety, and quality of care.

Patient Assessment & Treatment

• Evaluate respiratory conditions and assist in implementing appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in respiratory status to the healthcare team.
• Provide respiratory support and treatment in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Apply clinical knowledge and professional judgment to support positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of respiratory care services.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Communicate effectively regarding respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient progress.
• Participate in coordinated care activities that promote patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Support a respectful, collaborative, and patient-focused healthcare environment.

Clinical Compliance & Professional Standards

• Follow hospital policies, respiratory therapy protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical documentation standards.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Support departmental quality improvement and patient care initiatives.

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active Oregon Respiratory Care Practitioner License — required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association — required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association — required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association — required within 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics — required within 90 days of hire.
• Approximately 1-2 years of relevant respiratory care experience.
• Strong understanding of respiratory therapy practices, patient assessment, and clinical treatment protocols.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Commitment to maintaining patient safety and professional clinical standards.

• Previous respiratory therapy experience in an acute care hospital environment.
• Experience caring for patients with a variety of respiratory conditions.
• Familiarity with respiratory care equipment, monitoring systems, and therapeutic procedures.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered and whole-person care.
• Strong…