Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Position Summary and Highlights

St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, OR is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Nights Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team!

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?

• 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 36 hours a week on night shift from 6pm to 6:30am.
• Ontario offers several outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and the scenic beauty of the Owyhee Mountains all while being only one hour from the Boise airport.
• Ontario has a great balance of small town charm, with easy access to essential amenities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

What You Will Do

• Prioritize 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, arterial sampling and ABG analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modify the care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols.
• Routinely make rounds with physicians in critical care units.
• Act as preceptor, actively support, and constructively contribute to the development of new and existing staff members.
• Perform arterial line insertions, ABG sticks, conduct ABG analysis and interpret results.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements on time.
• Demonstrate ability to recognize changes in patients and modify 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.

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.