Respiratory Therapist Part-Time Days

Position Summary and Highlights

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, OR is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Days Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team!

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 24 hours a week on day shift from 6am to 6:30pm. Colleagues also work on call after scheduled day shift in Baker City.

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)
• 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

• Procedures include, but are not limited to, 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgements, and modifies the care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols.
• Routinely make rounds with physicians in critical care units.
• Acts as preceptor, actively supports, and constructively contributes to the development of new and existing staff members.
• Completes all mandatory training requirements on time.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patients and modifies 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.