Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Position Summary and Highlights

Saint 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?

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes.
• Competitive compensation and sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Day 1 benefits – colleagues are eligible for plans from their very first day of work.
• Scenic outdoor activities in Ontario (hiking, fishing, Owyhee Mountains) and easy access to Boise airport.
• Supportive leadership team and a community‑focused environment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

What You Will Do

• Perform respiratory assessments, airway and ventilator management, and bi‑level non‑invasive ventilation management.
• Conduct pulmonary diagnostics, deliver medicated aerosols, and provide bronchial hygiene and lung expansion therapy.
• Assist with intubation, CPR, bronchoscopy, arterial line placement, arterial sampling, and ABG analysis and interpretation.
• Assess changes in patient condition, make independent judgments, and modify care according to departmental policies and physician protocols.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians in critical care units.
• Act as a preceptor, supporting and developing new and existing staff members.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements on time.

Benefits

Day 1 eligibility for health plans and other employee benefits, with competitive compensation and potential sign‑on and relocation incentives.

Schedule

Full‑time, 36 hours per week on the night shift, scheduled from 6 pm to 6:30 am.