Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15K Sign-on Bonus bei Good Shepherd Health Care
Good Shepherd Health Care · Hermiston, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Hermiston
Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
Base Compensation Range: $35.55 - $54.79
Schedule: Day Shift, 0.9 FTE - 36 hours/week
Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System
At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.
Why Choose Good Shepherd?
- Independent & Financially Stable organization
- Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
- Supportive Administration & Culture
- Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.
Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.
Position Definition:
Provide care and treatment for patients with respiratory and cardiac illnesses. Adhere to the assigned work schedule.
Essential Job Functions:
- Set up and operate various respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and illnesses, working with adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.
- Operate Hamilton ventilators, Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) systems, and HiFlow devices.
- Utilize Epic as the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs after hours and on weekends using MAC 15 carts.
- Attend all C-sections and high-risk deliveries.
- Respond to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Trauma, and Code Stroke calls.
- Provide support during ground transports for intubated patients, as needed.
- Core staffing consists of two therapists available 24/7/365.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged standing or walking is required.
- Frequent pushing, pulling, or moving of equipment.
- Regularly lift heavy supplies weighing up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to infections and contagious diseases is possible.
- Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Potential exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and waste.
Required Qualifications:
Current, unencumbered Oregon State Respiratory Care License.
Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Current BLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS required at time of hire or completed within 90 days of hire.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Two years of clinical experience including all ages of patients preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
