Respiratory Care Practitioner

Position Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 at Asante is an Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner with additional credentialing and competencies as outlined in the Respiratory Critical Care Orientation, Respiratory Care Services Competency Evaluation, and Respiratory Care Services’ Career Ladder, in one or more of the following: Adult Critical Care, Pediatric Care, Neonatal Care, Pulmonary Function Technology, Team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care duties in the adult intensive care units.
• Attend to patients in the Emergency Room if applicable.
• Provide pediatric floor care if applicable.
• Enable the practitioner to manage blood gas labs, as assigned for specific job roles.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or respiratory related sciences, preferred.

• Licensure/Certifications: RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) must be obtained within 6 months of hire. An individual licensed prior to January 1, 2018, who obtained licensure with a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the NBRC, is not required to obtain the RRT credential.

• RT-P: Respiratory Therapist licensed by Oregon Health Licensing Office (HLO) required upon start. Temp license may be considered and permanent license must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start.

• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program is required upon start.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills as well as effective communication skills.
• Ability to assess the patient/situation, analyze the data, formulate a plan, and then implement the plan.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment utilizing consistent and appropriate communication as both a team member and leader.

Total Rewards

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retail Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program.

Additional Benefits

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.