Respiratory Therapist Part-Time Days

About the Role

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, OR is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Days 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?

• Saint Alphonsus Health System is recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures including 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.
• Assess changes in the patient’s clinical condition, make independent judgments, and modify care as necessary according to departmental policies and approved physician protocols.
• Make rounds with physicians in critical care units.
• Act as a preceptor and contribute to the development of new and existing staff members.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements on time.
• Recognize changes in patients and modify care as necessary according to departmental standards and approved physician protocols.

Qualifications

• License to practice respiratory care 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.

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. We are an 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.